IIT Madras Student From Kadapa Commits Suicide Inside Hostel

A third year BTech student was found dead at IIT Madras Campus on Tuesday.The student identified as V Pushpak Sreesai, 21, is a native of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. He was staying at the Alakananda Hostel block with three roommates.

 It was claimed that he was depressed since he had not done well in the institute's exams. Police said a note was found in his room stating, “Don’t prosecute”.

In a statement, the IIT Madras said, “A standing Institute Internal Inquiry Committee, including elected student representatives, which has been recently constituted will look into such incidents.”

The institution said that post-COVID has been a challenging environment and the institute has been endeavouring to improve and sustain the well-being of the students/scholars, faculty, and staff on campus while constantly evaluating the various support systems in place. 

The parents of the student have been informed and “we request everyone to please respect the privacy of the family at this unfortunate moment,” the statement said.

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