The Times of India

The abetment of suicide case involving an IIT-Bombay student has been transferred to the crime branch. An FIR was registered after the student's parents alleged casteist slurs and harassment. The student was found dead in his hostel room on Friday. His parents refused to claim the body until accused persons were arrested. The investigation is ongoing, and IIT-Bombay will cooperate fully with authorities.

An IIT-Bombay student died by suicide after using a mobile phone during an examination. He had uploaded the question paper to an AI platform seeking answers. The instructor and department head counselled him, assuring no academic impact. Students protested, demanding focus on mental health concerns on campus. This incident follows a similar student suicide two months prior.

A second-year IIT-Bombay student died by suicide on Friday evening. He had used an AI platform to seek answers during an examination. Students gathered demanding a probe into mental health concerns and institutional actions. The institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against the student. This incident follows another student suicide at the same hostel on July 28.