Archive · 5 Jun 2025
IIT-Delhi PhD Student Found Dead in Hostel
A 25-year-old PhD student at IIT Delhi was found dead in his hostel room.
The student, who was from Chandigarh, hadn't been seen for two days.
Police found no signs of a struggle or forced entry, but there was vomit near the bed.
The police were alerted after he did not respond to knocks, and the door was locked.
A forensic team collected samples, and his electronic devices were seized.
The cause of death is under investigation after a post-mortem.
IIT Delhi expressed their sorrow.
A 25-year-old PhD student at IIT Delhi was found dead.
The student, from Chandigarh, was a second-year doctoral student.
He was last seen two days before his body was discovered.
Police found no signs of struggle, forced entry, or self-harm.
The cause of death is under investigation after a post-mortem.
- Who
- A 25-year-old second-year PhD student.
- What
- A PhD student was found dead in his hostel room.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- In his hostel room at IIT Delhi.
- Why
- The cause of death is under investigation.
- Age
- 25
- Institute
- IIT Delhi
- Student's Status
- PhD student
- Location of Death
- Hostel Room
- Date of Discovery
- Wednesday
