Logo Dispute at IIM-A Linked to Student's Tragic Suicide

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|Times of India|7 months ago

A dispute over the use of the old versus new logo of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) allegedly led to the suicide of PGP student Akshith Bhukya. His father has filed a complaint against a woman at IIM-A, claiming her involvement in the distress that led to his son's death. Bhukya was found hanging in his hostel room, and the disagreement over the logo was reportedly a significant source of stress for him. The incident has prompted IIM-A to cancel the upcoming Red Brick Summit and hold a prayer meet for Bhukya.

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