IIT Guwahati student found dead in hostel room
Guwahati, Aug 9: A woman post-graduate student of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati was found hanging from the ceiling of her hostel room on Friday, a spokesperson of the institute said.
The student was from Uttar Pradesh and lived in Disang Hostel. Her body was found after her friends noticed her absence from classes during the day.
"It is with profound regret that IIT Guwahati reports the tragic death of a female student on the campus on 9th August 2024. The matter is being investigated by the police authorities," the spokesperson said.
The 23-year-old MTech student's immediate family, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, has been informed about the incident.
"The institute is providing them full support during this difficult time," the spokesperson added.
Police said that the body has been sent for post-mortem examination and further investigations were underway to ascertain the reason behind her death.
The authorities did not divulge the course of study or any other detail of the deceased student.
This is the third unnatural death of a student in the premier institute this year.
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Counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.38 lakh seized in Bantwal, two arrested
Mangaluru: Punjalakatte Police have busted a fake currency racket near Pandavarakallu in Badagakajekkaru village of Bantwal taluk, arresting two persons and seizing counterfeit notes and other materials worth about Rs 7.96 lakh, Deccan Herald reported.
According to police, Sub-Inspector Rajesh K.V. received credible information on May 1 that two persons were allegedly transporting and storing counterfeit currency in a car at Koominadka near Pandavarakallu with the intention of circulating it for financial gain.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained Mohammed Sameer (28) and Mohammed Irfan (26). Another accused, Rasheed Kundadka, managed to escape from the spot.
Police seized five bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 2.38 lakh. They also confiscated three mobile phones worth Rs 57,000 and the car allegedly used in the crime, valued at around Rs 5 lakh.
The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 7.96 lakh.
