Maharashtra: IIT student dies by suicide
The deceased was identified as Pushpak Sambhe (21), a resident of Wanadongri area
Updated At: Sep 17, 2021 10:14 PM (IST)
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Nagpur, September 17
A third-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Nagpur died by suicide at his home here, police said on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Pushpak Sambhe (21), a resident of Wanadongri area.
He and his parents had visited their village on Wednesday and Pushpak alone returned next morning to attend online classes, said a police official.
He apparently hanged himself on Thursday afternoon.
The death came to light when his mother asked a neighbour to check on him as he was not responding to phone calls, the official said.
A case of accidental death was registered at MIDC police station and further probe was on, he added. —PTI