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Student Suicide Shakes Mumbai's ICT Campus
21 Oct
Summary
- A second-year chemical engineering student died by suicide in his hostel.
- The student was reportedly undergoing treatment for depression.
- Friends tried to revive him, but he was declared dead at the hospital.
A tragic incident has unfolded at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai, where a second-year chemical engineering student was found dead in his hostel room on Tuesday night, October 20, 2026. Preliminary reports indicate the student died by suicide.
The student, originally from Nashik, was recognized for his strong academic performance. A classmate revealed that he had been receiving treatment for depression and had contacted his doctor late Tuesday evening, expressing his intention to end his life.
Acting on the doctor's alert, the student's family contacted his friends, who rushed to his room. Despite their efforts to perform CPR and transport him to Sion Hospital, medical professionals pronounced him dead upon arrival.
The institute, a deemed university, is reportedly cooperating with investigations into the incident. Mental health support resources are available for students facing distress.
