Mumbai Shocker: IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide, Students Protest On Campus | VIDEO

Mumbai Shocker: IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide, Students Protest On Campus | VIDEO

An IIT Bombay B.Tech student allegedly died by suicide, triggering a protest by students on the Powai campus. Students sought answers from the administration and raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the death. Sources alleged examination malpractice preceded the incident, but IIT Bombay authorities have not confirmed the claim.

Megha KuchikUpdated: Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:48 PM IST
Mumbai Shocker: IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide, Students Protest On Campus | VIDEO
Students gathered on the IIT Bombay campus following the death of a B.Tech student and sought answers from the administration | FPJ

Mumbai, September 18: A student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly died by suicide by hanging, triggering concern on campus.

The reason behind the extreme step is not yet clear. According to preliminary information, the student was a B.Tech student.

The student reportedly returned to his hostel and allegedly died by suicide in the evening.

Students Stage Protest

Following the incident, a section of students expressed anger and staged a protest on the IIT campus. After news of the death spread, a large number of students gathered on the campus and began protesting.

The students sought answers from the administration and raised concerns over the circumstances that led to the incident.

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According to sources, the student was allegedly caught copying during an examination. Sources said teachers had informed the student that action could be taken against him over the alleged malpractice. However, the institute authorities have not confirmed this aspect.

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