Archive · 5 Oct 2026
IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies After 45 Days; Abetment FIR Filed
A 40-year-old PhD student at IIT Delhi, named Manish Anand by the institute, was found badly hurt and unconscious 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, where he received care for more than 45 days.
He died there on October 3.
Police said the incident happened away from the IIT Delhi campus.
They said he was alone in the house, and outside CCTV footage supported that account.
On October 4, police registered a case under a law section concerning abetment of suicide.
Police said they did this following Supreme Court directions and a complaint from an IIT security officer.
Police also said family members and witnesses had not accused anyone or raised suspicion against anyone.
A 40-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar, identified by the institute as Manish Anand, was found unconscious and injured in his rented home in Munirka on August 18.
Neighbours broke open the door, which was locked from inside, and police took him to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment.
He remained under medical care for more than 45 days and died at the hospital on October 3.
Police registered an FIR under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kishangarh police station on October 4, following Supreme Court directions and a complaint from an IIT security officer.
Police said the incident was off campus and that he was alone in the house; they said family members and witnesses raised no suspicion or allegation against anyone.
- Who
- A 40-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar, identified by the institute as Manish Anand.
- What
- He died after more than 45 days of treatment; police registered an FIR under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- When
- He was found on August 18, died on October 3, and the FIR was registered on October 4.
- 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.
- Why
- Police said the FIR was registered following Supreme Court directions and a complaint from an IIT security officer.
Police and official account
Other reported claims
Circumstances of the incident
Police and official account
Police said he was alone in the rented house and that outside CCTV footage corroborated this; they also said family members and witnesses raised no suspicion or allegation against anyone.
Other reported claims
A faculty member claimed that Anand had tried to commit suicide and was rescued in critical condition.
- Age
- 40
- Name
- Manish Anand, as identified in an IIT Delhi email
- Date found
- August 18
- Date of death
- October 3
- Hospital
- AIIMS Trauma Centre
- FIR
- Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; registered at Kishangarh police station on October 4
- Police account
- Police said he was alone in the house; family members and witnesses raised no suspicion or allegation against anyone.
Sources
IIT Delhi PhD scholar dies at AIIMS: Police register FIR, begin suicide abetment probe
PhD student of IIT-Delhi dies after 45-day treatment
After 45 days in hospital, IIT-Delhi scholar dies; abetment FIR filed on SC directions
