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Student dies in RTU hostel, authorities cite cardiac arrest amid snake‑bite claims
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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A student at Rajasthan Technical University died under unclear circumstances; while some peers allege a snake bite, officials say cardiac arrest is the more likely cause.
A student residing in a first‑floor hostel of Rajasthan Technical University (RTU) in Kota was found dead, prompting a wave of speculation among fellow students. The incident has drawn attention on campus, with many questioning the exact cause of death.
Some students quickly alleged that the victim had suffered a snake bite, a claim that spread through social media and led to heightened tensions within the hostel.
University officials, however, have stated that preliminary medical assessment points to cardiac arrest as the more plausible explanation, noting that the room’s location on the first floor makes a snake‑bite scenario unlikely.
The family of the deceased has been informed of the situation, and the administration has pledged to cooperate with further investigations to determine the definitive cause of death.
Some students quickly alleged that the victim had suffered a snake bite, a claim that spread through social media and led to heightened tensions within the hostel.
University officials, however, have stated that preliminary medical assessment points to cardiac arrest as the more plausible explanation, noting that the room’s location on the first floor makes a snake‑bite scenario unlikely.
The family of the deceased has been informed of the situation, and the administration has pledged to cooperate with further investigations to determine the definitive cause of death.