A 21-year-old engineering student died by suicide inside his hostel room at Delhis India Institute of Technology (IIT). The incident was reported on Friday evening when the police received a call informing them about his tragic demise.The deceased has been identified as Anil Kumar.IIT student Anil Kumar found hanging in hostelUpon reaching the incident spot, the police found that the hostel room was locked from inside. After the door was broken open, the student was found hanging.Anil was then rushed to the hospital immediately, where he was declared dead, said the police.Why did he commit suicideAs per the preliminary investigations, Anil Kumar was pursuing a B. Tech in Mathematics and Computing. He was placed on an extension due to some incomplete subjects and has been staying at the hospital for the last six months.Although the police did not find any suicide note in his room, the reason for taking such extreme steps is suspected to be academic stress.Meanwhile, the body has been sent for autopsy and further investigation is underway into this suicide case.
