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Former Uttarakhand DGP steps down from panel probing IIT Delhi student death
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 07:02 AM
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The former Director General of Police of Uttarakhand has withdrawn from the investigative panel set up to examine the death of an IIT Delhi student, sources said.
A senior police officer who previously headed the Uttarakhand police force has resigned from a special committee that was looking into the recent death of a student from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The panel, formed by authorities to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, had included the ex‑DGP as a member for his investigative experience.
According to officials, the former DGP cited personal reasons for his departure and assured that his exit would not affect the panel's ongoing work. The committee is expected to continue its inquiry with the remaining members, who include officials from Delhi police and academic representatives.
The death of the IIT Delhi student has drawn significant public attention, prompting calls for a transparent and swift investigation. The panel's findings are anticipated to be submitted to the university and relevant law‑enforcement agencies in the coming weeks.
According to officials, the former DGP cited personal reasons for his departure and assured that his exit would not affect the panel's ongoing work. The committee is expected to continue its inquiry with the remaining members, who include officials from Delhi police and academic representatives.
The death of the IIT Delhi student has drawn significant public attention, prompting calls for a transparent and swift investigation. The panel's findings are anticipated to be submitted to the university and relevant law‑enforcement agencies in the coming weeks.