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IIT Delhi Student's Mother Blames Hostel Allocation for Son's Suicide, Demands Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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Rishikesh Kumar, a Bakhri resident studying at IIT Delhi, died by suicide; his mother alleges hostel allocation and alleged mistreatment as causes and seeks an impartial inquiry.
Rishikesh Kumar, a student from Bakhri, Bihar, was enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi when he died by suicide. His mother has publicly questioned the hostel allocation process and alleged inappropriate behavior within the residence, suggesting these factors contributed to her son's tragic decision.
She said she had raised concerns about the hostel assignment just two days before the incident, but her complaints did not receive a satisfactory response. The family now demands a transparent and unbiased investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities at IIT Delhi have not yet released an official statement regarding the allegations. The case has drawn attention to student welfare and accommodation policies at premier educational institutions across the country.
The mother’s appeal underscores growing anxiety among students and parents about campus safety and the need for robust grievance redressal mechanisms.
The investigation, if ordered, will likely involve the institute’s internal probe committee as well as external law enforcement agencies to ensure credibility.
She said she had raised concerns about the hostel assignment just two days before the incident, but her complaints did not receive a satisfactory response. The family now demands a transparent and unbiased investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities at IIT Delhi have not yet released an official statement regarding the allegations. The case has drawn attention to student welfare and accommodation policies at premier educational institutions across the country.
The mother’s appeal underscores growing anxiety among students and parents about campus safety and the need for robust grievance redressal mechanisms.
The investigation, if ordered, will likely involve the institute’s internal probe committee as well as external law enforcement agencies to ensure credibility.