Archive · 14 Aug 2025
IISER Kolkata Students Challenge Suicide Probe Team
Following a student's suicide, students at IISER Kolkata are worried about the investigation.
They think some people on the investigation team might be too close to the professor accused of wrongdoing, which could make the investigation unfair.
So, the students have suggested some different people be added to the team to make sure everything is looked at fairly, including a psychologist.
Students at IISER Kolkata raised concerns about the fact-finding team probing Anamitra Roy's suicide.
Students cited potential conflicts of interest due to some members' connections with the accused supervisor.
Students submitted a written objection to the director, proposing alternative names for the committee.
The student's objections focused on the inclusion of individuals with 'long-known proximity' to the accused.
The students requested the addition of external experts, including a clinical psychologist, to ensure impartiality.
- Who
- IISER Kolkata students, IISER Kolkata administration
- What
- Students at IISER Kolkata are disputing the composition of the fact-finding team investigating Anamitra Roy's suicide.
- When
- Following the suicide of Anamitra Roy.
- Where
- IISER Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure an impartial investigation into the suicide of a student, Anamitra Roy, and allegations of bullying.
Student Perspective
IISER Administration
Conflict of Interest
Student Perspective
The investigation team may be biased due to its members' connections with the accused.
IISER Administration
N/A
- Institution
- IISER Kolkata
- Incident
- Suicide of Anamitra Roy
- Fact-finding team head
- Santanu Chattopadhyay
- Student Concerns
- Conflict of interest
- Accusations
- Bullying and Ragging
- Student Demand
- Inclusion of external experts
