A 27-year-old research scholar from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was found dead in Haridwar on Tuesday, after being reported missing for three to four days. The deceased has been identified as a PhD student in the Department of Hydrology.
Incident Details
The scholar had gone missing from the IIT Roorkee campus on Saturday. After failing to locate him, his family filed a missing person report with the police. A search operation was launched, and his body was discovered near the banks of the Ganga river in Haridwar, approximately 30 kilometers from the campus. The body was found in a decomposed state, indicating that he had been dead for several days.
Police Investigation
Haridwar police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Preliminary reports suggest no signs of foul play, but authorities have not ruled out any possibilities. The body has been sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death.
Police officials stated that they are examining the scholar's last known movements and have questioned his friends and colleagues to piece together the events leading up to his disappearance. The scholar's family has been informed and is cooperating with the investigation.
Reactions from IIT Roorkee
The IIT Roorkee administration expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the family. In a statement, the institute said, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our research scholar. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.' The institute has assured full cooperation with the police investigation and is providing support to the scholar's family and colleagues.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the academic community at IIT Roorkee, with students and faculty mourning the loss of a promising researcher. The Department of Hydrology has suspended academic activities for the day as a mark of respect.
Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
