Archive · 10 Aug 2025
IISER Kolkata PhD Student Dies in Alleged Suicide
A PhD student named Anamitra Roy at IISER Kolkata died after an apparent suicide attempt.
He was found unwell in a lab and later passed away at the hospital.
Before his death, he shared online that he was dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts, and that he felt mistreated by the institution.
The police are investigating, and the institute has expressed sadness over the loss.
Anamitra Roy, a PhD student at IISER Kolkata, passed away after an alleged suicide attempt.
Roy was found unconscious in a lab at IISER Kolkata and later died at AIIMS Kalyani.
He posted online about his struggles with depression, suicidal thoughts, and alleged ragging by the institute.
IISER Kolkata announced his passing, expressing grief and extending sympathy to his family.
Police filed a case of unnatural death and are awaiting the post-mortem report.
- Who
- Anamitra Roy, a 25-year-old PhD student.
- What
- The death of IISER Kolkata PhD student Anamitra Roy following an alleged suicide attempt.
- When
- Roy died early Friday morning, August 8, 2025, after being found unconscious on Thursday night.
- Where
- IISER Kolkata and AIIMS Kalyani.
- Why
- The circumstances surrounding Roy's death are under investigation, including his claims of feeling targeted and suicidal ideation.
Deceased's Allegations
IISER Kolkata
Allegations
Deceased's Allegations
Ragging and indifference from the institute management.
IISER Kolkata
N/A
Mental Health
Deceased's Allegations
Struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.
IISER Kolkata
N/A
- Deceased
- Anamitra Roy
- Age
- 25
- Institution
- IISER Kolkata
- Cause of Death
- Alleged Suicide
- Location of Death
- AIIMS Kalyani
- Investigation
- Police investigation underway; awaiting post-mortem report.
Sources
Day after IISER PhD scholar’s death by ‘suicide’, family files police complaint: ‘Victim of ragging… Authorities ignored his pleas’
IISER students seek probe against anti-ragging committee members over scholar's death
Scholar’s death exposes apathy, stigma: Experts - Telegraph India
The unbelonging: Editorial on the IISER Kolkata autistic scholar suicide case - Telegraph India
IISER sets up committee to probe circumstances behind unnatural death of PhD student - Telegraph India
