Tragedy at KIIT: Third Student Death Raises Concerns

Rahul Yadav, an 18-year-old B Tech student at KIIT, was found hanging in his hostel room. Authorities are investigating the unnatural death, which marks the third such incident at the institute in 2025. The case has prompted discussions on student safety and mental health at KIIT.

A tragedy has struck the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) once again as the body of a first-year B Tech student, identified as Rahul Yadav from Raipur, was discovered hanging in his hostel room.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has raised alarms about student safety on the Bhubaneswar campus, marking the third such case this year. The police have begun a thorough investigation, seizing Yadav's mobile phone and laptop for clues.

BJP MLA Saroj Padhi underscored the gravity of the situation, vowing to urge the chief minister for stringent actions to prevent further tragedies. Meanwhile, KIIT has yet to comment on the incidents that are casting a shadow over its grounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)