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18-year-old BTech student dies after falling from 15th floor of NIMS University hostel in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:42 PM
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An 18‑year‑old first‑year BTech student, Aditya Tiwari, died after falling from the 15th floor of the NIMS University hostel in Chandwaji, Jaipur. Police have recovered his mobile phone and opened an investigation.
An 18‑year‑old first‑year BTech student, identified as Aditya Tiwari, fell from the 15th floor of the hostel at NIMS University in Chandwaji, Jaipur, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred on the university campus where the student was residing in the hostel.
According to university officials, the fall was reported by other hostel residents who immediately called emergency services. Paramedics arrived but could not revive the young man, confirming his death on site.
Police arrived shortly after and secured the area. Investigators retrieved the victim's mobile phone from the ground as part of the preliminary inquiry. No foul play has been reported so far, and the case is being treated as an accidental death pending further forensic analysis.
University authorities have expressed grief over the loss and have promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures in student hostels across the state.
According to university officials, the fall was reported by other hostel residents who immediately called emergency services. Paramedics arrived but could not revive the young man, confirming his death on site.
Police arrived shortly after and secured the area. Investigators retrieved the victim's mobile phone from the ground as part of the preliminary inquiry. No foul play has been reported so far, and the case is being treated as an accidental death pending further forensic analysis.
University authorities have expressed grief over the loss and have promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures in student hostels across the state.