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IIT Kanpur Final-Year BTech Student Dies by Suicide in Hostel Room, Investigation Underway

Police recovered a note that said “Sorry Everyone,” and a post-mortem is pending following forensic examination.

Overview

  • The student was identified by police as 26-year-old Jai Singh Meena from Ajmer, enrolled in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering.
  • He was found hanging in Room 148 after he failed to respond to calls, prompting hostelmates to alert campus authorities and police.
  • Kalyanpur officers broke open the door, sealed the room, and called a forensic team to collect evidence.
  • Preliminary findings suggest he cut his wrists before hanging, though the motive remains unconfirmed.
  • IIT Kanpur issued condolences to the family and noted this is the fourth student suicide reported on the campus this year.