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IIT Bombay Student Found Dead in Hostel Room
29 Jul
Summary
- A 20-year-old IIT Bombay student died by suicide in his hostel room.
- The student was reportedly facing family and relationship issues.
- Police registered an accidental death report and are investigating.
A tragic incident has occurred at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where a 20-year-old student was found dead in his hostel room on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Sohil Sangwan, a second-year student pursuing Material Science.
Initial findings from the police suggest that Sangwan died by suicide by hanging. Information gathered from his mobile phone indicates he was going through a difficult phase, reportedly due to family matters and a personal relationship issue.
Authorities have registered an Accidental Death Report at the Powai Police Station and are conducting a thorough investigation. At present, no foul play is suspected, and the police are analyzing electronic devices to ascertain all contributing factors.
