The deceased student was a BTech student from the MEMS (Metallurgical Engineering and Material Science) Department, and the incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 am
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A student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay was declared dead after he fell from a hostel building on the Powai campus in the early hours of Saturday, according to Mumbai Police.
According to the police and an IIT Bombay statement, the deceased was a 22-year-old student from Delhi who was pursuing a BTech degree.
The deceased student was a BTech student from the MEMS (Metallurgical Engineering and Material Science) Department, and the incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 am.
Following the fall, he was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, the police said.
An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered at Powai Police Station, and an investigation is underway to determine the reason behind the student’s demise.
The institute has issued a statement on X, stating, "The Powai Police are currently investigating the matter. His family has been informed and is on their way. The untimely death has shocked us to the core, and we share the grief. It is very unfortunate that a promising career came to a premature end in such a manner. His death has saddened the entire community on the IIT campus," stated the note while extending condolences to the student’s family and loved ones.
The body was sent for postmortem at Rajawadi Hospital. It is suspected that the deceased student was intoxicated with alcohol, police said.
The IIT has also stationed wellness centres at a few hostels today to help support any pupils who feel distressed after the news. The institute has also helped students with its 24/7 helpline service to get confidential counselling.
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MHADA official booked for abetment of suicide after wife kills self in Kandivali flat
A senior MHADA official was booked on July 27 for abetment of suicide after his wife allegedly killed herself in their flat in Kandivali in north Mumbai, a police official said, reported the PTI.
The 42-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide in her flat in the Lokhandwala area of Kandivali East on Saturday evening, the Samata Nagar police station official said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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