{
  "id": 8282092,
  "title": "Mumbai Shocker: IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide, Students Protest On Campus | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mumbai-shocker-iit-bombay-student-dies-by-suicide-students-protest-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-shocker-iit-bombay-student-dies-by-suicide-students-protest-on-campus-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, September 18 - A student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly ended his life by hanging himself, causing alarm among his peers. The cause of his tragic decision remains unknown at this time. According to initial reports, the individual was a B.Tech student at the prestigious institute. He reportedly returned to his hostel room and was found dead in the evening. The incident has left students on campus in shock and anger. In response, a segment of students expressed their frustration and organized a protest on the IIT Bombay campus. Upon learning of the tragedy, hundreds of students congregated on the premises, demanding answers from the administration and questioning the events that led to the student's untimely demise.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 18: A student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly died by suicide by hanging, triggering concern on campus. The reason behind the extreme step is not yet clear. According to preliminary information, the student was a B.Tech student. The student reportedly returned to his hostel and allegedly died by suicide in the evening. #Mumbai : IIT Bombay Student…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "IIT-B student dies by suicide hours after being found with phone in exam hall; 400 students protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iit-b-student-dies-by-suicide-hours-after-being-found-with-phone-in",
        "published": "2026-09-18T18:51:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}