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IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies After 45 Days; FIR Registered
A 40-year-old student who was working toward a PhD at IIT Delhi was found badly hurt in his rented home in Munirka on August 18.
The door was locked from the inside, so neighbours broke it open.
Police took him to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment.
He stayed in the hospital for more than 45 days and died on October 3.
Police registered a case the next day under a law section about helping someone die by suicide.
They said the case was registered after directions from the Supreme Court and a complaint from an IIT security officer.
Police also said the incident happened outside the IIT Delhi campus.
They said the family and witnesses had not accused anyone of wrongdoing.
The 40-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar was found unconscious and injured at his rented accommodation in Munirka on August 18.
Neighbours broke open the door, which was locked from inside, and police took him to the AIIMS Trauma Centre.
He remained under medical care for more than 45 days and died at the hospital on October 3.
Police registered an FIR on October 4 under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, concerning abetment of suicide.
The FIR followed Supreme Court directions and a complaint from an IIT security officer; police said no family member or witness raised suspicion against anyone.
- Who
- A 40-year-old PhD student of IIT Delhi.
- What
- He died after more than 45 days of hospital treatment; police registered an FIR under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Where
- His rented accommodation in Munirka; he was treated at the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police said the incident did not occur on the IIT Delhi campus.
- When
- He was found on August 18, died on October 3, and the FIR was registered on October 4.
- Why
- Police said the FIR followed Supreme Court directions and a complaint from an IIT security officer.
Key facts
- Age
- 40
- Discovery
- Found unconscious and injured on August 18
- Accommodation
- Rented home in Munirka
- Hospital
- AIIMS Trauma Centre
- Date of death
- October 3
- FIR date
- October 4
- FIR provision
- Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, concerning abetment of suicide
- Police statement
- Police said family members and witnesses raised no suspicion or allegation against any person.
Sources
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