IIT Roorkee student allegedly dies by suicide on campus; probe under way

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IIT Roorkee campus. Credit: FB/IIT Roorkee

A 20-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday (November 12, 2026). The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by the police, the university said in a statement on Friday (November 13, 2026)

Ayush Rajoria — a second-year student of the BS-MS Programme in Mathematics and Computing, Department of Mathematics — was allegedly found dead in his hostel room on Thursday evening (November 12, 2026).

A suicide note has been recovered from his room, the police said. Further investigation is under way.

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by the police. The Institute is extending its full cooperation to the authorities and is committed to providing all necessary support to the family,” the university said in the statement.

The Institute also stands with the campus community and will extend necessary support to those affected by this unfortunate incident, it added.

Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the Tele-MANAS 14416 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.

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