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IIT Bombay student Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan found dead in hostel, suicide suspected
A 20‑year‑old second‑year Material Science student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan, was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room on the night of July 28‑29, 2026. Police at Powai station registered an Accidental Death Report and said the circumstances point to a suspected suicide, noting no evidence of foul play.
Investigators are conducting a forensic examination of Sangwan's mobile phone and other electronic devices. Chat logs from the phone indicate he was dealing with family‑related problems and a difficult personal relationship. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has prompted calls for mental‑health support on campus, with local authorities providing crisis‑helpline numbers for students.
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay · Maharashtra · Material Science Department · Powai Police Station · Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan
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- [● 2 SOURCES] An Accidental Death Report (ADR) was registered at Powai Police Station under Section 194 of the BNSS, 2023. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police suspect the death was a suicide. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] He was hanging from a ceiling fan using a bedsheet. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police are examining his mobile phone and other electronic devices as part of the investigation. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chat messages indicated he was facing family‑related issues and a difficult personal relationship. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sohil Rajkumar Sangwan, a 20‑year‑old second‑year Material Science student at IIT Bombay, was found dead in his hostel room. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] No evidence of foul play has been reported so far. www.news18.com · www.latestly.com