KIIT Student Death: Third Suicide This Year Prompts Investigation
A first-year B.Tech Computer Science student, Rahul Yadav from Chhattisgarh, was found dead in his hostel room at KIIT University. Police are investigating the incident, which marks the third student suicide on the Bhubaneswar campus this year.
Details of the Incident
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sonal Singh Parmar, Rahul Yadav's body was discovered hanging in his hostel room on Sunday. The Infocity Police Station personnel recovered the body, and an investigation was immediately launched.
Key points of the investigation include:
- Forensic teams are gathering evidence from the hostel.
- Fellow students are being questioned to collect more information.
- Police are exploring all possible angles to determine the cause of death.
Previous Incidents
This tragic event marks the third student suicide at KIIT this year. The previous incidents include:
- February 16: A female student from Nepal.
- May 1: Another female student from Nepal.
Political Reaction
BJP MLA Saroj Padhi has expressed serious concern over the recurring student suicides at KIIT. He stated, "We will place a demand before the chief minister to take stringent action against the persons responsible for the death of students in KIIT," speaking from the Assembly premises.
Ongoing Investigation
The police investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams collecting evidence and students being questioned. The family of the deceased student is en route to Bhubaneswar.
