Tragedy Strikes at IIT: Promising Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

A final-year IIT student, Dheeraj Saini, was found deceased in his hostel room, prompting an investigation. No suicide note was found, and the reason for his death is uncertain. The incident has raised concerns at the institute, which vows to prevent future tragedies while mourning the loss.

A sense of tragedy enveloped the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) as a promising final-year student was found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances.

Dheeraj Saini, 22, from Haryana, was discovered by police after fellow students reported a pungent smell coming from his locked room. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan, but no suicide note was found.

The IIT described Saini as an active student and a committed athlete. While police continue their investigation, the institution has extended its condolences to the grieving family and highlighted measures to avoid such incidents in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)