NIT Kurukshetra Student Found Dead in Hostel Room: Investigation Underway
Haryana: NIT Kurukshetra student found hanging from ceiling fan in hostel room
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A third-year B Tech student, Priyanshu Sharma, was found hanging in his hostel room at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, Haryana. Police suspect suicide but have not determined the cause, and no suicide note was found. An investigation is ongoing.
- 01Priyanshu Sharma, a third-year civil engineering student, was found dead in his hostel room.
- 02The incident occurred on Wednesday night, with police suspecting suicide.
- 03No suicide note was found, and the investigation is ongoing.
- 04Sharma had contacted a friend shortly before the incident, indicating he would be available.
- 05The body was handed over to his parents after a post-mortem examination.
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On April 9, 2023, Priyanshu Sharma, a third-year B Tech student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra in Haryana, was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room. Police suspect that he died by suicide, although the exact reasons remain unclear. Prior to the incident, Sharma had contacted a friend between 6:30 PM and 7 PM on Wednesday, inviting him to visit later that night. When the friend arrived around 11:15 PM, he found the door locked and, after alerting others, they discovered Sharma hanging through a rear window. Authorities were notified, and the room was opened. A post-mortem was conducted on the following day, and the body was returned to his parents. As of now, no suicide note has been found, and the investigation continues to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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This incident raises concerns about mental health and student wellbeing at educational institutions.
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