Tragic Death of PhD Student at IIT Kanpur Marks Fourth Suicide in a Year

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|Times of India|9 months ago

A 28-year-old PhD student, Pragati Kharya, was found dead in her hostel room at IIT Kanpur, marking the fourth suicide at the institute in a year. She reportedly hanged herself, and a suicide note indicated she held no one responsible for her actions. A rope ordered online was found in her room, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Kharya's family expressed shock, stating she seemed normal during their last conversation. The institute mourned her loss, emphasizing the need for understanding the causes behind such tragedies.

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