Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Family seeks review after Indian student's suicide
A 24-year-old Indian medical student named Vaibhav Duggal died by suicide in July 2023 while he was in his third year at Texas Tech University in El Paso, Texas.
He was going through a disciplinary process at the university.
His family says the process was not clear and caused him a lot of stress.
They also say the university did not give him enough help for his mental health.
The family wants a legal review and changes in the university's policies to make sure this does not happen to other students.
Advocacy groups are also calling for better support and clearer rules for students facing disciplinary action.
Vaibhav Duggal, a 24-year-old Indian-origin medical student, died by suicide in July 2023.
He was undergoing a disciplinary process at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centre in El Paso, Texas.
His family believes the lack of clarity in the disciplinary process and inadequate mental health support contributed to his death.
The family is calling for a legal review and changes in university policies to prevent similar incidents.
Advocacy groups are demanding reforms, including clearer due-process protections and stronger mental health support.
- Who
- Vaibhav Duggal, a 24-year-old Indian-origin medical student
- What
- Suicide after facing academic disciplinary action
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centre, El Paso, Texas
- Why
- Family believes severe stress from disciplinary process contributed to his death
Family and Advocacy Groups
University Administration
Disciplinary Process Transparency
Family and Advocacy Groups
The disciplinary process lacked clarity and proper due process, causing severe stress.
University Administration
The university cannot comment on individual student matters due to privacy protections under US federal law.
Mental Health Support
Family and Advocacy Groups
There was inadequate mental health support for students undergoing disciplinary proceedings.
University Administration
The university has not publicly addressed the adequacy of mental health support.
- Student's Name
- Vaibhav Duggal
- Age
- 24
- University
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centre
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Year of Death
- 2023
- Academic Year
- Third Year
- Disciplinary Action
- Undergoing process at the time of death
- Family's Demand
- Legal review and policy changes