Archive · 30 Jul 2026
IIT Bombay Student Dead in Powai Hostel, Love Affair Suspected
A 20‑year‑old student at IIT Bombay was found dead in his hostel room in Powai.
Police think he may have been upset about a love affair, but they are still looking into the exact reason.
The student was a second‑year materials science student from Rajasthan.
His parents tried to call him after 5 pm but could not reach him.
They went to his room, saw it locked, and found him hanging from a ceiling fan.
No note was left.
Police are checking his phone for clues.
An accidental‑death report has been filed.
The case is still under investigation.
20‑year‑old IIT Bombay student died by suicide in Powai hostel room.
Police suspect love‑affair distress may have prompted the act.
Student was a second‑year Materials Science and Engineering student from Rajasthan.
Parents found him hanging after failing to reach him; no suicide note.
Police are examining his phone; an accidental‑death report filed.
- Who
- 20‑year‑old IIT Bombay student from Rajasthan
- What
- died by suicide in a Powai hostel room
- When
- late Tuesday night
- Where
- Powai campus hostel, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
- Why
- suspected distress from a love affair; motive not confirmed
- Age
- 20
- Institution
- IIT Bombay
- Campus
- Powai
- Cause of death
- Suicide
- Suspected motive
- Love affair distress
- Investigation status
- Police examining phone, no note found
- Report filed
- Accidental death report