IIT-Delhi Classes Suspended Amid Protest over MSc Student's 'Suicide'
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IIT-Delhi classes suspended amid protest over MSc student's 'suicide'
New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Classes in the IIT-Delhi were suspended on Monday amid student protests at the institute’s Lecture Hall Complex following the alleged suicide of a 31-year-old MSc Physics student, officials said. The protesters demanded an independent investigation into “administrative lapses” surrounding the death and accountability of the officials found responsible. They also […]
Following the suicide of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar at IIT Delhi, students staged a violent protest. The angry students demanded the resignation of the Dean and Head of Department, a fair investigation, and ₹1 crore in compensation for the victim's family. Accusing the administration of "moral profiling," the students suspended classes and issued an ultimatum to respond to their demands by Monday.
IIT Delhi students protest MSc peer's death, seek Rs 1 crore compensation and probe
IIT Delhi students protested after MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar died following a fall on campus. The demonstration has intensified scrutiny of the institute’s welfare, counselling and academic support systems.
<p style="text-align: justify;">On Sunday (August 23, 2026), AISA protested outside Gate No. 5 of IIT Delhi following the death of Rishikesh Kumar, a second-year M.Sc. Physics student from IIT Delhi <a href="https://www.abplive.com/search?s=delhi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi</a>. The protesters demanded an independent inquiry into the student's death and improved academic and counseling facilities for students at the institute.</p> <p s…
Rishikesh Kumar of Begusarai committed suicide on the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus. He jumped from the sixth floor. He was a third-year student. Rishikesh's body was brought from Delhi to his village, Makkhachak, on Monday, where the last rites were performed. His mother, Asha Poddar, has accused the IIT Delhi hostel administration and dean. She says her son took his own life due to the constant delays in hostel allocation a…
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