Fourth IIT Kanpur Student Suicide in a Year Raises Concerns
A 28-year-old PhD student was found dead in her hostel room, with a suicide note absolving others of blame.
- The deceased, Pragati Kharya, was a PhD student in Earth Sciences at IIT Kanpur.
- Kharya's body was discovered hanging in her hostel room after her father raised an alarm due to unanswered calls.
- A suicide note was found in her room, indicating she did not hold anyone responsible for her death.
- This incident marks the fourth student suicide at IIT Kanpur in the past year, highlighting a concerning trend.
- IIT Kanpur has expressed deep condolences and is awaiting the results of a police investigation into the circumstances of her death.
Hindustan Times 