IIT Roorkee Suicide Raises Serious Concerns About Institutional Response
A research scholar from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee, has been found dead in the Ganga canal. The student belonged to Nainital and was raised solely by his mother after the demise of his father.
What makes this tragedy even more disturbing is that the student had reportedly already submitted complaints against a professor to higher authorities as well as the ministry. If IIT Roorkee had handled the matter with seriousness, sensitivity, and responsibility, perhaps this young life could have been saved.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. In recent years, cases of suicide and severe mental distress among students at IIT Roorkee have continued to rise, yet the administration appears indifferent. Institutions cannot continue to ignore repeated warnings and then remain silent after tragedies occur. Accountability, transparency, and a genuinely supportive environment for students are urgently needed.