IIT Delhi student dies by suicide in hostel: Police

NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old BTech student at IIT Delhi allegedly died by suicide by hanging at his hostel room, police said on Sunday. Ayush Ashna had just appeared in his final-year exams, they said.

Police said they did not find any suicide note but suspect no foul play. The police arrived at the hostel after a call was received at the Kishangarh police station, which falls under the jurisdiction of southwest Delhi.

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The room was locked from inside and it was opened in front of his family, a senior police officer said. The student died by suicide in his room at the Udaigiri Hostel using a nylon rope, he said.

"The crime investigation team was called at the spot. Nothing suspicious was found and inquest proceedings are under process," he said.

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