Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Sharda University Student's Suicide: Inquiry Report Expected
A student at Sharda University sadly took their own life.
In a note, the student blamed some teachers for making them feel really bad.
The university started an investigation, and the police arrested two teachers.
The university is admitting they could have done better and will share a report soon.
The student's family is helping with the investigation.
The police are looking into what happened and have charged the teachers with serious offenses.
A second-year BDS student at Sharda University died by suicide.
The student's suicide note accused two faculty members of harassment.
An inquiry committee was formed by the university to investigate the matter.
Two faculty members were arrested and have denied involvement.
The university admitted to administrative lapses and will release a report.
- Who
- Jyoti, a BDS student, is deceased. Two faculty members, Dr. Shairy Vashist and Dr. Mahinder Chauhan, were arrested. The university is also involved.
- What
- A student died by suicide and accused faculty of harassment, leading to an inquiry and arrests.
- When
- The incident happened recently and the university's report is due to be released.
- Where
- Sharda University in Greater Noida.
- Why
- The student cited harassment and mental stress in their suicide note.
Student's Family
University
Actions after death
Student's Family
The family claims the university officials and workers brought down the body without informing them or the police, and also that the faculty tortured their daughter.
University
N/A
- Victim
- Jyoti, 21-year-old BDS student
- Location
- Sharda University, Greater Noida
- Accusation
- Harassment by faculty members
- Arrests
- Two faculty members
- Charges
- Abetment of suicide and others
- Investigation Status
- University inquiry ongoing, report due soon