Archive · 11 Aug 2025
IISER Kolkata Forms Anti-Ragging Cell After Student's Death
A student at a research institute in Kolkata named Anamitra Roy died.
The school is making a new group to stop bullying and will investigate what happened.
Some people think he was bullied by others in his research group.
Police are looking into the cause of death, and the school is trying to find out what happened before Roy passed away.
They will question those who are accused of the alleged bullying.
IISER Kolkata will form a new anti-ragging cell after the death of a PhD student.
Anamitra Roy, a 24-year-old PhD student, died at AIIMS Kalyani after falling ill.
Police suspect a drug overdose may have led to his death.
Roy's family filed an FIR alleging harassment by a guide and batchmate.
The institute is investigating the circumstances and probing the allegations.
- Who
- Anamitra Roy, IISER Kolkata, police, and those accused of harassment.
- What
- Death of IISER Kolkata PhD student Anamitra Roy and the resulting investigation into alleged harassment.
- When
- Death occurred recently, with ongoing investigations and developments.
- Where
- IISER Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- Unclear, under investigation; family alleges harassment and bullying.
Family's Claims
Institutional Response
Allegations vs. Response
Family's Claims
Roy faced harassment and bullying.
Institutional Response
Institute maintains zero tolerance for ragging, and details remain to be uncovered.
- Deceased
- Anamitra Roy
- Age
- 24
- Institution
- IISER Kolkata
- Cause of Death
- Under Investigation
- Allegations
- Harassment and bullying
- Investigation
- Internal inquiry and police investigation
