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Mumbai Crime Branch Inspects IIT Bombay Campus After Student Death
A student at IIT Bombay died in his hostel room on Friday evening.
The student was in his second year of studying energy science and engineering.
Earlier that day, he was found using a mobile phone during an examination.
He later returned to his hostel room.
He was subsequently found dead there.
Mumbai’s Crime Branch is now investigating what happened.
Officers visited the campus and inspected the location.
They may also speak with the student’s parents.
IIT Bombay said it was supporting people affected by the death.
Mumbai Crime Branch officials inspected the IIT Bombay campus in connection with a student’s death.
The Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The second-year student studied in IIT Bombay’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering.
The student was reportedly found using a mobile phone during an examination earlier on Friday.
Investigators are likely to record statements from the deceased student’s parents.
- Who
- A second-year IIT Bombay student; the Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating.
- What
- The student died by suicide, and authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the death.
- Where
- The student’s hostel room at IIT Bombay’s campus in Mumbai.
- When
- Friday evening, after the student was found using a mobile phone during an examination earlier that day.
- Why
- The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- Mumbai Crime Branch
- Investigation leadership
- The probe is being conducted under ACP Dharampal Bansode’s guidance.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Student’s program
- Department of Energy Science and Engineering
- Student’s year
- Second year
- Campus action
- Crime Branch officials inspected the spot on campus.
- Expected next step
- Investigators are likely to record the parents’ statements.
Sources
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