Archive · 24 Jan 2026
BTech Student Dies After Jumping From Hostel
A college student named Udit Soni, who was studying for a BTech degree, died after jumping from the fourth floor of his hostel.
This happened because he had been drinking alcohol with his friends and was scolded by the hostel management.
They sent a video of the incident to his father, who then scolded him and threatened to bring him home.
Feeling very upset, Udit decided to jump from the hostel building.
The police are investigating what happened, and two people have been taken into custody.
Some students claim that the hostel staff physically assaulted Udit, which made him very sad and led to his decision.
Udit Soni, a second-year BTech student, jumped to his death from the fourth floor of his hostel in Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park area.
He had returned to the hostel after consuming alcohol with two friends, Chetan and Kuldeep.
The hostel management reprimanded him and sent a video of the incident to his father, Vijay Soni.
After receiving the video, Vijay Soni scolded his son and threatened to bring him back home.
Distressed by the incident, Udit jumped from the fourth floor and was declared dead at the hospital.
- Who
- Udit Soni, a second-year BTech student from Jhansi district
- What
- Jumped to his death from the fourth floor of his hostel
- When
- Early on Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Where
- Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park area
- Why
- After being reprimanded for consuming alcohol and scolded by his father
Hostel Management
Students
Physical Assault
Hostel Management
Denied any physical assault by the hostel staff.
Students
Claimed that the hostel staff physically assaulted Udit, contributing to his distress.
- Name
- Udit Soni
- Age
- Not specified
- Occupation
- Second-year BTech student
- Location
- Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park
- Date of Incident
- January 24, 2026
- Cause of Death
- Fatal jump from fourth floor
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Persons in Custody
- Two
- Fine Amount
- Rs 10,000
Sources
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