IIT-Bombay student found dead near hostel; police probe underway

Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay. Representational pic

A resident student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) was found dead near Hostel 4 in the early hours of Wednesday, sources said.

The institute has not released any official statement so far.

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Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the case.

In another incident on August 2, a Delhi-based master's student had allegedly died by suicide on the institute's premises.

More details are awaited.

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