IIT-Kanpur assistant professor kills self at campus
35-year-old Pramod Subramanyan's body was found hanging in a room on the campus and police have launched a probe into the matter.
Published: 09th July 2020 12:46 AM
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By Namita Bajpai
35-year-old Pramod Subramanyan's body was found hanging in a room on the campus and police have launched a probe into the matter.
Published: 09th July 2020 12:46 AM
Image for representational purposes.
By Namita Bajpai
Express News Service
LUCKNOW: An assistant professor of computer science and engineering department of prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) committed suicide at its campus on Wednesday evening.
As per campus sources, 35-year-old Pramod Subramanyan's body was found hanging in a room on the campus. Police have launched a probe into the matter. Kalyanpur police on coming to know about the incident reached the institute, brought down the body and sent it for postmortem examination.
Later in a press communique undersigned by IIT-K director Prof Abhay Karandikar read: "I am saddened to inform you about the tragic and untimely demise of Prof. Pramod Subramanyan, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering today afternoon. In him, we have lost a bright and rising star in computer science in the country. We deeply mourn his demise and pray to the Almighty to give strength to his family. May his soul rest in peace."
His body has sent for postmortem. The professor used a nylon rope to hang himself. However, no suicide note was recovered from his room. "As a result, the cause of suicide could not be known immediately," said Kalyanpur SHO Ashwani Pandey.
Currently, the institute is almost vacant due to COVID-19 with no students present except for the faculty members who reside on the campus.
(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call AASRA's 24x7 Helpline: +91-9820466726 for assistance)
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35-year-old IIT-Kanpur professor found hanging on campus
LUCKNOW: An assistant professor of computer science and engineering department of prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) committed suicide at its campus on Wednesday evening.
As per campus sources, 35-year-old Pramod Subramanyan's body was found hanging in a room on the campus. Police have launched a probe into the matter. Kalyanpur police on coming to know about the incident reached the institute, brought down the body and sent it for postmortem examination.
Later in a press communique undersigned by IIT-K director Prof Abhay Karandikar read: "I am saddened to inform you about the tragic and untimely demise of Prof. Pramod Subramanyan, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering today afternoon. In him, we have lost a bright and rising star in computer science in the country. We deeply mourn his demise and pray to the Almighty to give strength to his family. May his soul rest in peace."
His body has sent for postmortem. The professor used a nylon rope to hang himself. However, no suicide note was recovered from his room. "As a result, the cause of suicide could not be known immediately," said Kalyanpur SHO Ashwani Pandey.
Currently, the institute is almost vacant due to COVID-19 with no students present except for the faculty members who reside on the campus.
(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call AASRA's 24x7 Helpline: +91-9820466726 for assistance)
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35-year-old IIT-Kanpur professor found hanging on campus
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The institute is almost vacant due to the Covid-19 outbreak with no students present except for the faculty who reside on the campus
Posted: Jul 09, 2020 09:52 AM (IST)
Updated : 7 hours ago
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Kanpur, July 9
Pramod Subramanian, an assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at IIT-Kanpur, was found dead on campus which has been deserted due to the pandemic-induced lockdown.
The 35-year-old professor was found hanging in a room on the campus on Wednesday.
IIT-Kanpur issued a statement by institute director Prof Abhay Karandikar saying, "I am saddened to inform you about the tragic and untimely demise of Prof Pramod Subramanian, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering.
"In him, we have lost a bright and rising star in computer science in the country. We deeply mourn and pray to the Almighty to give strength to his family. May his soul rest in peace."
Kalyanpur SHO Abhay Seth said the cause of death could not be known immediately.
"He was found hanging with a nylon rope around his neck and has not left behind any suicide note. We will wait for the post-mortem report and continue investigation," the police official added.
The institute is almost vacant due to the Covid-19 outbreak with no students present except for the faculty who reside on the campus.
The institute is almost vacant due to the Covid-19 outbreak with no students present except for the faculty who reside on the campus
Posted: Jul 09, 2020 09:52 AM (IST)
Updated : 7 hours ago
Photo for representation only
Kanpur, July 9
Pramod Subramanian, an assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at IIT-Kanpur, was found dead on campus which has been deserted due to the pandemic-induced lockdown.
The 35-year-old professor was found hanging in a room on the campus on Wednesday.
IIT-Kanpur issued a statement by institute director Prof Abhay Karandikar saying, "I am saddened to inform you about the tragic and untimely demise of Prof Pramod Subramanian, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering.
"In him, we have lost a bright and rising star in computer science in the country. We deeply mourn and pray to the Almighty to give strength to his family. May his soul rest in peace."
Kalyanpur SHO Abhay Seth said the cause of death could not be known immediately.
"He was found hanging with a nylon rope around his neck and has not left behind any suicide note. We will wait for the post-mortem report and continue investigation," the police official added.
The institute is almost vacant due to the Covid-19 outbreak with no students present except for the faculty who reside on the campus.
