IIT Delhi scholar dies of injuries after suicide attempt, FIR filed

An IIT Delhi scholar, Manish Anand, died after attempting suicide, according to Delhi Police. Anand, a PhD candidate from Kishangarh’s Munirka village, was found unconscious and injured in his rented room on August 18. Neighbors had to break the locked door to gain access. Anand was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he passed away on Saturday.

The police registered a case of abetment to suicide under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on Sunday, following directions from the Supreme Court-led National Task Force (NTF). The task force was established in March to address mental health concerns and prevent suicides in higher education institutions. An investigation is underway, and police have not found any suspicious persons or evidence related to the incident.

They examined CCTV footage from the rented accommodation, which did not show anyone entering or leaving the premises around the time of the incident. The police are still determining how Anand sustained his injuries.