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Uttarakhand DGP Steps Down from IIT Delhi Death Probe Panel
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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The senior police officer from Uttarakhand has withdrawn from the panel probing the death of an IIT Delhi student amid a controversy over the investigation.
A senior police official from Uttarakhand has resigned from the committee set up to investigate the recent death of a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The decision comes after a growing row over the handling of the case, with concerns raised about the probe's transparency and effectiveness.
Sources familiar with the matter said the officer cited personal and professional reasons for stepping down, but the timing suggests pressure from both the academic community and political observers. The panel, which includes officials from multiple agencies, was formed shortly after the student's demise sparked protests on campus.
The resignation adds another layer of complexity to an already sensitive investigation. Authorities have pledged to continue the inquiry with the remaining members, while the IIT Delhi administration has urged a swift and impartial conclusion to address the concerns of students and faculty alike.
Sources familiar with the matter said the officer cited personal and professional reasons for stepping down, but the timing suggests pressure from both the academic community and political observers. The panel, which includes officials from multiple agencies, was formed shortly after the student's demise sparked protests on campus.
The resignation adds another layer of complexity to an already sensitive investigation. Authorities have pledged to continue the inquiry with the remaining members, while the IIT Delhi administration has urged a swift and impartial conclusion to address the concerns of students and faculty alike.