IIT Bombay Student's Death Raises Concerns Over Student Well-being
A 20-year-old second-year material science student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay was found dead in his hostel room on the Powai campus on Tuesday. The student has been identified as Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan, a resident of Hostel No. 4, originally from Pilani, Rajasthan.
According to the Powai Police, the student allegedly died by suicide. A preliminary investigation indicates that he was facing family-related issues and was also going through a difficult phase in his relationship. Authorities are examining his mobile phone, chats, and other electronic devices to ascertain the exact reasons and circumstances behind the incident.
The police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Further investigation is underway.
This incident comes days after a third-year BTech student at IIT Guwahati, Ritesh Raj Singh, was found dead on the institute's campus. Singh, a student of Computer Science and Engineering, allegedly jumped from the fifth floor of a building on July 26. The institute issued a statement confirming its cooperation with the police and awaiting their findings.
Both incidents have raised concerns about mental health support and well-being among students at premier institutions. Counselling services and support systems are being reviewed by the respective institutes.
