IIT DELHI PROTEST: Student Death Sparks Anger, External Probe Ordered

IIT Delhi student’s death: Police register FIR after campus protests

Kumar had reportedly jumped from the sixth floor of the campus’s Lecture Hall Complex.

IIT Delhi Protest Erupts After Eighth Student Suicide Since 2023

IIT Delhi students protest after eighth suicide since 2023, demanding accountability, inquiry, and reforms in student welfare systems.

"We Just Can't Let Our Students Down:" AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal Condoles 31-year-old IIT Student's Death

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the death of a 31-year-old student at IIT Delhi, declaring that the establishment needs to introspect and fix the system so as not to let students down under critical circumstances. India News | "We Just Can't Let Our Students Down:" AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal Condoles 31-year-old IIT Student's Death.

IIT DELHI PROTEST: Student Death Sparks Anger, External Probe Ordered

Tension continues at IIT Delhi following the death of 31-year-old student Rishikesh, who allegedly died after falling from the sixth floor of a campus building on Saturday morning. Fellow students have been protesting, demanding an independent investigation, accountability and financial assistance for the bereaved family. According to protesting students, eight students have died on the IIT Delhi campus over the past 30 months. They are also demanding action over what they describe as institutional pressure and alleged failures in addressing student complaints. The IIT Delhi administration has responded by announcing an external committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The committee is expected to submit its report within two weeks. The administration has also said that eligible expenses related to the family will be covered, while protesting students are demanding compensation of ₹1 crore. Despite the administration's assurance, demonstrations continued on campus, with students maintaining their demand for accountability. Protesters have also called for the resignation of the concerned dean, alleging that the internal grievance mechanism failed to adequately address complaints. Students argue that incidents involving distress should not be viewed solely as individual or personal matters and are calling for a broader review of campus systems, student support and grievance redressal mechanisms. The circumstances surrounding Rishikesh's death remain under investigation, and the external committee's findings are expected to provide further clarity. The protests have put renewed focus on student welfare, institutional accountability and mental-health support in higher education campuses.

IIT Delhi students' protest spurs external probe into postgraduate's suicide

IIT Delhi has ordered an external inquiry and formed a 5-member committee to probe into the death of MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar after a campus protest. The report, due in two weeks, will test the institute’s response as students seek accountability.