IIIT Ranchi student found dead in hostel, protest erupts on campus
Students alleged there was a lack of basic amenities at the institute; they also raised questions about the availability of emergency medical facilities, like ambulances and oxygen
A first-year student from Bihar’s Bhagalpur district at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Ranchi was found dead in his hostel room late Saturday. Friends broke down the door, finding him unresponsive, and rushed him to a private hospital where doctors declared him dead. News of the death sparked chaos on campus as students became agitated.
The police were called to quell the unrest. The cause of the student’s death is yet to be determined. Police plan to question other hostel residents to gather more information. Students accused the institute’s director for poor hostel management and called for his dismissal. They blocked the Khelgaon-Tatisilwai road, causing heavy traffic.
The students highlighted the lack of basic amenities and inadequate emergency medical facilities. Two people died after gas exposure at ESL Steel Limited in Bokaro district. The company stated one was an employee, the other a partner's worker. Family members claim ESL has been negligent, with no oxygen or emergency response. They demanded an investigation. For those in distress, several helpline numbers were provided.
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