IIT Guwahati Student Death: IIT Student Recounts Seeing Friend Hanging for Hours admin, September 9, 2024 The student from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in his hostel room, marking the fourth such death at the prestigious institute this year. The incident sparked a massive protest on the campus with allegations that grades have become more important than student lives. Allegations have surfaced claiming that the students were prevented from breaking open the hostel room door when the body was first noticed. According to a student who spoke to NDTV, they were also stopped from informing the deceased student’s family and were even forbidden from deleting videos from their phones by the administration. A student, speaking on condition of anonymity, recounted the struggle to open the door and the lack of immediate concern for the student’s well-being. The student also alleged that the guards did not allow the nurse to check the student’s pulses and delayed bringing down the body for several hours. Furthermore, it was claimed that the administration tried to suppress the incident by preventing the students from informing the family of the deceased student and attempting to delete video evidence. The institute has been called upon to respond to these allegations. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the institute’s mental health and welfare support systems, leading to a widespread protest on the campus. The student’s body has been sent for post-mortem to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. In response to the incident, an institute spokesperson expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to the student’s family and friends. The spokesperson emphasized the institute’s dedication to prioritizing the mental health and well-being of the student community. Uttar Pradesh