IIT Roorkee issues statement on death of second-year student, Police probe underway

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in a statement, expressed its deep grief on the demise of Ayush Rajoria, second-year student enrolled at BS-MS Mathematics and Computing at the Department of Mathematics. The Institute is cooperating fully with the Police in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to his untimely death.

In its statement, IIT Roorkee extended condolences to the bereaved family and said it was committed to providing all necessary support to them. The institute also said it would extend assistance to members of the campus community affected by the incident. The statement was issued by media cell in-charge, IIT Roorkee. 

“We request everyone to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from speculation regarding the incident,” the institute said.

Police recover suicide note

According to a report by Hindustan Times, the 20-year-old undergraduate student allegedly died by suicide on the night of November 12. Police received information about the incident around midnight. Pradeep Singh Bisht, Station House Officer (SHO) at Roorkee police station, told HT that fellow students became concerned when Rajoria did not respond to knocks on his hostel room door at around 11 pm. They subsequently looked through a window and found him unresponsive inside the room.

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The police officer added that the student had last met his friends around 3 pm on Thursday before returning to his hostel room. Police recovered a note from the spot which did not blame anyone and referred to the student's depression. The officer also said there were no external injuries or signs of struggle on the body.

Rajoria had reportedly been undergoing treatment for depression and visiting the institute's wellness centre for over a year. His parents were informed, and a post-mortem examination was scheduled.

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The institute reiterated that it would provide necessary support to the family and campus community during this difficult time. Image- IIT Roorkee says police investigating circumstances surrounding student Ayush Rajoria's death.

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.