Guwahati, July 28: A tragic incident at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has prompted a police investigation after a third-year engineering student was found dead on the campus on Sunday afternoon.
The student has been identified as Ritesh Raj Singh, a third-year Computer Science and Engineering student residing at the institute’s Brahmaputra Hostel. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm near one of the academic buildings inside the campus.
Police officials said the initial investigation points towards a suspected case of suicide. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the student’s death are yet to be established, and authorities are continuing their inquiry.
Institute sources described Ritesh as a bright student with an outstanding academic record. He had recently secured an internship with Goldman Sachs, reflecting his academic achievements during his time at IIT Guwahati.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the campus community. Police are examining the available evidence and speaking to relevant individuals as part of the investigation. Further details are expected once the inquiry is completed.
