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Crime
Crime Branch Probes Death of IIT Bombay Student Amid Torture Allegations
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:46 AM
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The Crime Branch has opened an investigation into the death of an IIT Bombay student following claims that the victim was subjected to torture.
The Crime Branch of Maharashtra has taken up a probe into the recent death of a student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. The investigation was launched after allegations surfaced that the deceased had been subjected to torture while on campus.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the student or the exact circumstances leading to the death, citing the need to preserve the integrity of the ongoing inquiry. The Crime Branch team is reportedly collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses to ascertain whether foul play was involved.
The case has drawn attention from the academic community and the public, prompting calls for a transparent and swift investigation. Officials have assured that the probe will be conducted in accordance with legal procedures, and any findings of misconduct will be acted upon.
Further updates are expected as the Crime Branch progresses with its examination of the evidence and statements gathered.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the student or the exact circumstances leading to the death, citing the need to preserve the integrity of the ongoing inquiry. The Crime Branch team is reportedly collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses to ascertain whether foul play was involved.
The case has drawn attention from the academic community and the public, prompting calls for a transparent and swift investigation. Officials have assured that the probe will be conducted in accordance with legal procedures, and any findings of misconduct will be acted upon.
Further updates are expected as the Crime Branch progresses with its examination of the evidence and statements gathered.