1. “IIT-Delhi student from Maharashtra found dead in hostel room”
2. “suicide suspected in case of 23-year-old IIT-Delhi student”.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The matter came to light after Nerkar’s family, concerned about his well-being, asked his hostel mates to check on him as he was not answering his phone.
New Delhi: In yet another tragic incident, a 23-year-old student was found hanging from a ceiling fan at IIT-Delhi’s Dronagiri Hostel. The deceased has been identified as Varad Sanjay Nerkar, a final year M.Tech student from Nashik, Maharashtra. The police have reported that Nerkar was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan using a bedsheet. The discovery was made after Nerkar’s family expressed concerns about his well-being and asked his hostel mates to check on him as he had not been answering his phone.
According to the authorities, Nerkar’s body was found when one of his friends and the IIT campus security staff broke down the door to his room after he failed to respond to their calls. A senior police officer stated, “As Nerkar’s phone was not reachable, one of his friends along with the security staff of the IIT campus had to break down the door.” An investigation is currently underway, with the police exploring all possible angles to determine the circumstances leading to this unfortunate event.
In response to this tragic incident, Aditya Mittal, the dean of student affairs at IIT Delhi, sent an email to the student community announcing that a condolence meeting will be held soon. The email, sent on Friday, stated, “Dear All, with a heavy heart, it is our unfortunate duty to inform you of the tragic and untimely demise of our M Tech student Varad Sanjay Nerkar, a resident of Dronagiri hostel…The police have taken custody of his mortal remains. While we try to deal with the unbearable pain, the loss to Varad’s family is unimaginable. His family is expected to arrive from Nashik today (16th February 2024),” according to The Indian Express.
This incident comes just days after the suspicious death of another engineering student, Vamshi Sai Krishna, at Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KLU) campus in Guntur district. The body of Sai Krishna, a third-year engineering student from Macharla, was found on the campus. These incidents highlight the need for increased awareness and support for mental health among students.
Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, it is important to seek help. Remember, you are not alone! Here are some helpline numbers that you can reach out to:
- MITRAM FOUNDATION (Bengaluru) – 080-25722573
- COOJ Mental Health Foundation (GOA) – 0832-2252525
- SANJIVINI (DELHI) – Centre 1 (Jangpura): 011-24311918, 011-24318883, 011-43001456, Centre 2 (Qutub Institutional Area): 011-40769002, 011-41092787
- VANDRAVELA FOUNDATION (Gujarat) – 18602662345
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– “IIT-Delhi student found dead in hostel room, suicide suspected”
– “Maharashtra student from IIT-Delhi found dead in hostel room, suicide suspected”.
