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IIITDM Jabalpur Student Commits Suicide by Hanging in Hostel Room
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:36 PM
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A student from India's IIITDM in Jabalpur died by suicide after hanging herself in her hostel room, sparking unrest among college officials.
An IIITDM student in Jabalpur was found dead in her hostel room after hanging herself, according to campus authorities.
The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date, involved a third‑year student whose identity has not yet been released.
College officials expressed shock and said they are cooperating with police investigations, while students and staff voiced concerns over campus safety and mental‑health support.
Authorities are probing the circumstances, and the institute has pledged to review its counseling services and crisis‑response protocols.
The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date, involved a third‑year student whose identity has not yet been released.
College officials expressed shock and said they are cooperating with police investigations, while students and staff voiced concerns over campus safety and mental‑health support.
Authorities are probing the circumstances, and the institute has pledged to review its counseling services and crisis‑response protocols.