Tragic Death at IIT-Kanpur: Final-Year BTech Student Found Dead in Hostel Room Amid Mental Health Concerns

Oct 02, 2025 09:59 pm CST

A 22-year-old electrical engineering student at IIT-Kanpur was found deceased in his hostel room after fellow students reported a foul odor. Dheeraj Saini from Haryana, who had recently mentioned plans to visit home and expected job placement by March, was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about mental health pressures facing students at premier technical institutions in India.