1 year ago
IISER Kalyani Scholar Dies by Suicide Amid Harassment Claims
A PhD student named Anamitra Roy died, likely by suicide.
Before his death, he said he was being bullied by another student and that the school did not take action.
He shared online about having a tough childhood and dealing with depression.
The police are now investigating and trying to figure out what happened.
Anamitra Roy, a 24-year-old PhD scholar at IISER Kalyani, died in an apparent suicide.
Roy alleged he faced harassment from fellow student Sourabh Biswas and that complaints to his supervisor and the institute's anti-ragging cell were ignored.
He had posted about experiencing childhood abuse and struggles with depression since age 14.
The incident occurred after an argument in the lab with another student.
Police have launched a probe, and the post-mortem report is pending.
- Who
- Anamitra Roy; Sourabh Biswas (alleged bully); Anindita Bhadra (supervisor).
- What
- Anamitra Roy, a PhD scholar, died by apparent suicide.
- Where
- IISER Kalyani, West Bengal.
- When
- Roy died on Friday, after being admitted to the hospital the previous evening.
- Why
- Roy cited alleged harassment, childhood abuse, and inaction from the institute regarding his complaints as contributing factors.
Deceased's Perspective
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Childhood Experiences
Deceased's Perspective
Roy experienced recurrent physical and mental abuse from parents and was bullied for his autism.
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Institutional Response
Deceased's Perspective
Roy's supervisor and the institute's anti-ragging cell ignored his complaints of harassment.
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Key facts
- Deceased
- Anamitra Roy
- Age
- 24
- Institution
- IISER Kalyani
- Location
- Kalyani, West Bengal
- Cause of Death
- Apparent Suicide
- Allegations
- Ragging, Institutional Neglect
Timeline
Odisha woman ended her life after alleged harassment; school ignored her complaints.
Then, a PhD student at IISER Kolkata died by suicide, citing bullying and inaction.
Quotes
Anamitra Roy
A third-year PhD scholar
“I was never made for this world, it seems. Yes, I did find some good people, some friends, some bits of love here and there. But I can't do this anymore. I give up. May I find the peace in death that I never found in life”
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“It all started from early childhood. Recurrent physical, mental abuse from... near ones who were always too against me.”
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Sources
PhD Scholar ends life at IISER Kolkata over ragging, institutional neglect: ‘Recurrent physical, mental abuse’
'Can't Do This Anymore': PhD Scholar Ends Life At Bengal Institute Over Ragging Complaint Inaction
‘Never meant for this world’: Abused by all, IISER Kolkata autistic scholar ‘gives up’
‘I was never made for this world’: PhD scholar at IISER in West Bengal’s Nadia alleges ragging, ‘ends life’
