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Two student suicides at Gujarat university spark ABVP protest and police investigation
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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Two students at a Gujarat university died by suicide within six days, prompting the ABVP student wing to stage a protest and police to open an investigation.
Two students at a university in Gujarat were found dead by suicide within a span of six days, raising concerns among the campus community and authorities. The incidents occurred in quick succession, marking a tragic period for the institution.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the ruling party, organized a protest on the campus demanding a thorough inquiry and better mental‑health support for students. Demonstrators gathered near the university administration building, holding placards and chanting slogans calling for accountability.
In response, the Gujarat police registered a case and deployed a team to investigate the circumstances surrounding both deaths. Officials have said they will examine possible links, interview witnesses and review any available CCTV footage. The university administration has expressed grief and pledged cooperation with the investigation, while urging students to seek counseling services.
The dual suicides and ensuing protest have drawn attention to student welfare issues across higher‑education institutions in the state, prompting calls for stronger preventive measures.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the ruling party, organized a protest on the campus demanding a thorough inquiry and better mental‑health support for students. Demonstrators gathered near the university administration building, holding placards and chanting slogans calling for accountability.
In response, the Gujarat police registered a case and deployed a team to investigate the circumstances surrounding both deaths. Officials have said they will examine possible links, interview witnesses and review any available CCTV footage. The university administration has expressed grief and pledged cooperation with the investigation, while urging students to seek counseling services.
The dual suicides and ensuing protest have drawn attention to student welfare issues across higher‑education institutions in the state, prompting calls for stronger preventive measures.