Archive · 29 Jul 2026
IIT Guwahati Student Dies After Fall
A student named Ritesh Raj Singh from IIT Guwahati died after falling from a hostel building.
He was a third-year computer science student.
The police are investigating what happened, including whether it might have been an accident or something else.
The school is very sad and is helping his family.
They also have counselors to help students who are feeling upset.
This has happened a few times before at IIT Guwahati, and students have asked for better support.
Ritesh Raj Singh, a third-year BTech computer science student at IIT Guwahati, died after falling from the fifth floor of a hostel.
Police are investigating all possible circumstances, including the possibility of suicide.
The incident occurred on Sunday, and the student was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
IIT Guwahati expressed deep sorrow and is cooperating with the police investigation, providing support to the student's family.
The institute has strengthened its mental health support system in recent years, including round-the-clock online counselling services.
- Who
- Ritesh Raj Singh, a third-year BTech computer science student at IIT Guwahati
- What
- Died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of a hostel building
- When
- On Sunday
- Where
- IIT Guwahati campus
- Why
- Circumstances are being investigated, including the possibility of suicide
Suicide Possibility
Accidental Fall
Cause of Death
Suicide Possibility
Police are investigating the possibility of suicide as a cause of death.
Accidental Fall
The incident is also being examined as a potential accidental fall.
- Student Name
- Ritesh Raj Singh
- Year of Study
- Third-year BTech
- Department
- Computer Science
- Institute
- IIT Guwahati
- Date of Incident
- Sunday
- Hospital
- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
- Internship
- Goldman Sachs