Sun Jan 12 17:24:50 UTC 2025: ## IIT Kharagpur Student Found Dead; Police Investigate

**Kolkata, January 12, 2025** – A third-year electrical engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur was found dead in his Azad Hall of Residence room early Sunday morning. The 21-year-old’s body was discovered by his parents, who had visited the campus and received no response to their calls. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which remains undetermined pending a post-mortem examination. Sniffer dogs were deployed at the scene, and police are reviewing the student’s call logs.

The institute issued a statement expressing condolences and stating its full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. They described the deceased as an academically gifted student. A large crowd gathered outside the hall following the discovery but was later dispersed by police.

This is the latest in a series of student deaths on the IIT Kharagpur campus. A third-year student was found dead on campus in June 2024, and another fourth-year student died in October 2023. A previous death in October 2022 remains unsolved, raising concerns about campus safety and student well-being. Sources within the institute suggest that significant academic pressure and high rates of depression among students, particularly in their third and fourth years, may be contributing factors. The institute is facing increased scrutiny following these multiple deaths.

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