Archive · 13 Nov 2025
IIT Bhilai Student's Death Sparks Investigation into Medical Negligence
A young student named Somil at a big science school called IIT Bhilai got sick with a fever.
His family and friends believe the school's small doctor's office didn't help him fast enough or have the right equipment.
They say maybe if a doctor and an ambulance were there right away, he could have gotten better.
Because of this, the students are upset and are protesting to ask for better medical care at the school.
The police are also looking into what happened to make sure everything was done right.
The school is very sad about Somil's death and is promising to get more doctors, an ambulance available all the time, and even asked for a government doctor to help.
They are also forming a special team to check if the medical services can be improved.
An 18-year-old IIT Bhilai student, Saumil (Somil) Sahu, died after developing a fever.
His family and students allege medical negligence and inadequate facilities at the IIT Bhilai health centre.
Students protested on campus, citing concerns about understaffing and delayed medical response.
A police investigation and post-mortem have been initiated, with an FIR registered.
IIT Bhilai has suspended its medical officer and is implementing measures for 24/7 medical personnel and ambulance availability, along with forming a fact-finding committee.
- Who
- Saumil (Somil) Sahu, an 18-year-old first-year B.Tech Electrical Engineering student at IIT Bhilai, his family, students, and IIT Bhilai administration.
- What
- The death of Saumil Sahu, triggering student protests and a police investigation into alleged medical negligence by the IIT Bhilai health centre.
- When
- Saumil developed a fever on November 10 and died on November 11, 2025. Protests occurred on Tuesday night and Wednesday evening.
- Where
- IIT Bhilai campus and a nearby hospital.
- Why
- Students allege medical negligence and lack of adequate facilities at the campus health centre led to the student's death, while the institute is investigating the circumstances and implementing corrective measures.
Student Allegations
IIT Bhilai's Response
Medical Facilities and Response
Student Allegations
Students allege that IIT Bhilai lacked adequate medical facilities and that delays and mismanagement at the campus health centre contributed to Saumil's death, stating a doctor and ambulance might have saved him.
IIT Bhilai's Response
IIT Bhilai expressed sorrow and outlined corrective actions including ensuring 24/7 medical personnel and ambulance availability, and the deployment of a government doctor.
Staffing Levels
Student Allegations
Students claim the campus health center has been understaffed for months.
IIT Bhilai's Response
The institute has suspended its medical officer and requested the deployment of a government doctor, indicating efforts to address staffing.
- Deceased Student
- Saumil (Somil) Sahu, 18, first-year B.Tech Electrical Engineering student
- Date of Death
- November 11, 2025
- Location
- IIT Bhilai Campus, Durg
- Allegations
- Medical negligence by IIT Bhilai health centre
- Immediate Actions
- Police investigation, suspension of medical officer, ensuring 24/7 medical staff and ambulance, deployment of government doctor, formation of fact-finding committee
- Fact-Finding Committee Report Timeline
- Within 15 days