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Education
IIT Delhi student dies after leaping from sixth‑floor campus building
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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A student of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi died after jumping from a sixth‑floor building on the campus, authorities said.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi confirmed that a student lost his life after jumping from a sixth‑floor building within the institute's campus. Campus security and medical teams were alerted immediately following the incident and the body was taken to a nearby hospital where the student was declared dead.
Institute officials have informed the police, and a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is underway. The university has also announced counseling services for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
The Times of India reported the incident, noting that details such as the student's identity and the exact time of the event have not been released pending official inquiries.
Institute officials have informed the police, and a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is underway. The university has also announced counseling services for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
The Times of India reported the incident, noting that details such as the student's identity and the exact time of the event have not been released pending official inquiries.