IIM Ahmedabad's second-year MBA student ends life

AHMEDABAD: A 24-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on Thursday evening, police said. Akshit Hemant Bhukya, the deceased, hailed from Warangal district of Telangana and was studying in the second year of MBA programme, said V D Mori, in-charge inspector of Vastrapur police station.

Police were alerted after some students spotted Bhukya hanging from the metal grille of the ventilator in his room, said Mori. "The incident took place in the hostel situated on the new campus of IIMA. We have not found any suicide note. We have sent his mobile phone and laptop for forensic analysis to get a clue about the reasons for this tragedy," the police official added.

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IIM Ahmedabad, in an official statement, expressed grief on student's demise. "The Institute is deeply grieved to share the news about the untimely demise of our second-year MBA student Akshith Bhukya in his room on the afternoon of September 26, 2024, Thursday. We pray for the departed soul and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. The Institute assures and is fully committed to providing all support to the bereaved members of Mr. Akshith’s family and the IIMA community at large. We know that our media community and friends will uphold the sensitivity of the matter and continue to stand by the Institute and Mr Akshith’s family during this difficult hour," it said.

(with inputs from PTI)

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.