IIT Kanpur

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IIT Kanpur PhD Student Dies By Suicide In Hostel Room

A PhD student from IIT Kanpur was found dead in his hostel room, on September 6. The incident reportedly came to light after Prasant Singh, the student, locked himself inside the room and didn’t step out. When the security forced entry into the room, Singh was found hanging from the ceiling, with the help of a bed sheet. His body was taken to a Mortuary, and further investigation is underway.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 11:59 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: PhD, IIT kanpur, Suicide, Student Suicide, crime news

Courtesy: ANI

Madras HC

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Kallakurichi Student Death: Madras HC Says Case Of Suicide, Not Rape Or Murder

The High Court of Madras held that the case of student death in Kallakurichi, is a case of suicide, and not rape or sexual harassment. A 17-year-old girl student died by way of suicide in Kallakurichi on July 13, after which a widespread agitation broke out. Her parents alleged that she was raped or sexually harassed. However, the court observed that through a report, she wasn’t sexually abused.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 11:54 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, Student Death, Student Suicide, Madras High Court

Courtesy: Hindustan Times