A 44-year-old professor from Jadavpur University, Mainak Pal, was found dead in a hotel room in Uttarakhand with injuries to his throat and hand. While police are investigating the possibility of suicide, the professor’s sudden death has left his colleagues and students shocked and saddened. Pal had been on a short trip with friends but decided to return to Kolkata early, citing a longing for his daughter. His untimely demise has sent ripples through the Jadavpur University community.