A IIT Roorkee student, Ayush Rajoria, allegedly died by suicide on ThursdayThe institute confirmed his death and said the police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident
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A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee allegedly died by suicide on Thursday, November 12The institute confirmed his death on Friday and said the police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incidentThe student, identified as Ayush Rajoria, was in the second year of the BS-MS Programme in Mathematics and Computing at the Department of Mathematics.
In a statement issued on November 13, IIT Roorkee expressed deep sorrow over his death and offered condolences to his family.
The institute said the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated by the policeIt added that it was cooperating fully with the authorities and would provide all necessary assistance to the student’s family.
“It is with profound sadness that IIT Roorkee shares the news of the untimely demise of Ayush Rajoria,” the institute said in its statement.
The institute also said it would extend support to members of the campus community who had been affected by the incident.
IIT Roorkee appeals against speculation
Following the student’s death, IIT Roorkee urged people to respect the privacy of his family during this difficult time.
The institute also appealed to the public not to spread unverified information or speculate about the circumstances surrounding his death while the police investigation is underway.
No further details about the incident or the possible reasons behind his death have been officially disclosed so far.
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