campus suicide prevention
Tragic Third Suicide at KIIT University: First-Year B.Tech Student Found Dead in Hostel Room
Dec 01, 2025 07:00 pm CST
A concerning pattern emerges at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar as a first-year Computer Science B.Tech student from Chhattisgarh becomes the third student to die by suicide on campus this year. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation while lawmakers call for accountability from university administration regarding student mental health and wellbeing.
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.