IIT Kharagpur: B. Tech Student Found Deceased in Hostel; Third since January
A B.Tech student was found deceased in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur campus in West Bengal during the early hours of Sunday, May 4th. This unfortunate incident marks the third student death reported at the institution within the last five months, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
The student, identified as Mohammad Asif Qamar, a 22-year-old third-year student hailing from Bihar, was discovered after classmates became concerned when he did not respond to calls or answer his phone on Saturday night. Institute officials subsequently informed the police. Authorities broke open the door to his room in the Madan Mohan Malviya Hall around 3:30 AM on Sunday and found him deceased. The room was reportedly locked from the inside. While suicide is suspected, officials state that police are investigating all potential angles surrounding the death. The student's body was transported to a local hospital where he was declared dead, and subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination.
Recurring Incidents at IIT Kharagpur
This incident follows two other recent student deaths at IIT Kharagpur, reported in April 2025 and January 2025, both involving fourth-year students, in addition to another case in June 2024. Institute authorities have informed the student's family in Bihar, who are understood to be travelling to Kharagpur. IIT Kharagpur has previously stated that counselling services are available 24/7 on campus to support students dealing with stress and mental health concerns.
The death of Mohammad Asif Qamar represents another tragic loss within the IIT Kharagpur student community, continuing a concerning pattern observed over the past several months. The ongoing police investigation will seek to determine the circumstances surrounding his passing.
