IISc Bengaluru Mourns PhD Student’s Unexpected Death
New Delhi: A devastating incident shook the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru as a 21-year-old PhD student, Diamond Kushwaha, tragically passed away, reportedly by suicide. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded when Diamond allegedly leapt from the sixth floor of the campus hostel. Rushed to a nearby hospital, he was declared deceased upon arrival.
Authorities are grappling with the absence of a suicide note, seeking answers to this profound and distressing act. The grieving parents have been informed, awaiting the completion of post-mortem procedures before claiming their beloved child.
Expressing deep condolences, IISc acknowledged the loss of the student pursuing Integrated PhD at the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU). The institution vowed to uphold a safe and supportive environment for all its members.
This unexpected loss has prompted soul-searching within the IISc community. The absence of a note has left investigators with the challenging task of unraveling the reasons behind this heartbreaking decision. As the family copes with this unimaginable loss, support and solace are being extended by both the institute and local authorities.
The entire IISc family stands together in grief, mourning the untimely departure of a promising young scholar.
