The Hans Raj College of Delhi University's north campus was closed on Wednesday after a visually-impaired student hailing from Agra was found dead in a hostel room in the campus.

The body of Mukesh Kumar, a second year BA Hindi Honours student, with his hands tied was found hanging in room no 143 of the Hansraj College hostel.

Police have confirmed that it's a case of murder.
 
Mukesh hails from Rudra village in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district. His family members arrived in the Capital on Wednesday morning.

College authorities have called a meeting of the hostel committee to look into the matter.