A 26-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, allegedly died by suicide in the early hours of Saturday.
According to sources, the student, identified as Rohit Sinha from Delhi, jumped from the terrace of the institute's hostel at around 2.30am. He was rushed to Hiranandani Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Another student who lives in the same hostel told police that he was talking over the phone on the terrace when he saw Sinha jump, the sources said.
The student was pursuing a course in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science and was in his fourth year.
A case has been registered at Powai Police Station and a probe is underway.
In a statement, the institute said: "It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the untimely passing of our final-year student, Mr. Rohit Sinha, in a tragic incident that occurred late last night. The Powai Police are currently investigating the matter."
It added: "The untimely death has shocked us to the core and we share the grief. It is very unfortunate that a promising career came to a premature end in such a manner. His death has saddened the entire community on IIT campus. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We pray they find the strength to cope with this immense loss."
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