A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was found dead in his hostel room at Govind Bhawan late Friday night. Police have started an investigation and sent the body to Civil Hospital Roorkee for a -mortem examination.

The student was found in room BS-10 on the second floor of the hostel. The door was locked from inside when police reached the building after receiving information about the incident.

Police response at the hostel

According to police, IIT Roorkee security officer Kuldeep Singh Negi informed Kotwali police at around one:00 on Friday night. Kotwali in-charge Pradeep Bisht then reached the hostel with a police team.

The door did not open despite repeated efforts. With help from security guards, the police broke it open and found the student inside. An IIT hospital doctor, Dr Mayank Sharma, examined him and said the death had occurred approximately 5 to 6 hours earlier.

The deceased was identified as Ayush Rajauria, son of Shailesh Rajauria, a resident of Raj Nagar Extension in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The student’s family was informed about the incident.

Evidence collection and next steps

Bhagwanpur Circle Officer Sumit Pandey also inspected the scene. Police examined the student’s laptop and recorded the proceedings on video.

A field unit was called to collect evidence from the room. Police said inquest proceedings would be conducted after the family members arrive. -mortem examination is expected to form part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the death.

No information about a possible reason for the death has been provided. The investigation remains in progress.

Conclusion

A 20-year-old IIT Roorkee student from Ghaziabad was found dead in a locked Govind Bhawan hostel room. Police have preserved evidence, sent the body for -mortem examination and will proceed with inquest formalities after the family arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the student found?

He was found in room BS-10 on the second floor of Govind Bhawan at IIT Roorkee.

Q. When did police receive information?

Police received information from IIT Roorkee security officer Kuldeep Singh Negi at around one:00 on Friday night.

Q. Where was the body sent?

The body was sent to Civil Hospital Roorkee for a -mortem examination.

Q. What steps have police taken?

Police examined the student’s laptop, recorded the proceedings, called a field unit to collect evidence and began the investigation.

Q. What will happen after the family arrives?

Police said inquest proceedings would be conducted after the student’s family reaches Roorkee.