Tragic Death of IIT-ISM Student Raises Alarm in Dhanbad Campus
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Synopsis
The tragic death of IIT-ISM student Tanmay Prajapati in Dhanbad has raised concerns over mental health and substance abuse on campus. His body was found in a hostel bathroom, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
Key Takeaways
- Tanmay Prajapati, a B.Tech student, found dead.
- Incident occurred in Aqua Marine Hostel bathroom.
- Presence of an injection needle raises concerns.
- Initial investigations suggest possible suicide.
- Reignited mental health issues discussion on campus.
Dhanbad, March 6 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking event, Tanmay Prajapati, a B.Tech student enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, was discovered deceased under suspicious circumstances in the bathroom of Aqua Marine Hostel on Thursday, as reported by officials.
The presence of an injection needle near his body has sparked fears regarding the potential intake of toxic or narcotic substances.
Tanmay, originally from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, had commenced his studies in the Electronics and Communication Engineering program in 2022 and was anticipated to graduate next year. His sudden passing has left his family, who have been notified of the situation, as well as the campus community in deep mourning.
The incident transpired when a fellow student noticed the bathroom door locked from the inside and, after receiving no answer to repeated knocks, informed other students and the hostel's security personnel.
Upon breaking the door, Tanmay was discovered unconscious on the floor. He was immediately transported to the hospital, where medical staff pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Law enforcement officials, including a team led by Dhanbad DSP (Law and Order) Naushad Alam, arrived at the location to conduct an investigation.
According to DSP Alam, preliminary evidence indicates that the student may have succumbed to suicide, possibly involving narcotic substances. Nevertheless, a comprehensive investigation has been launched to examine all possible scenarios.
An FIR for unnatural death has been filed, and police have disclosed that Tanmay had been grappling with mental health issues in preceding months. He had reportedly undergone counseling sessions two to three times at the institute.
This incident has reignited discussions surrounding mental health and well-being on the IIT-ISM campus, which has experienced several suicides in recent years.
In the previous year alone, the campus recorded the suicides of a security guard and the spouse of a professor residing on the premises.
