IIT Bombay Student Suicide: Victim’s Mother Alleges ‘Torture’, Demands 'Justice'

A student at IIT Bombay has committed suicide, prompting the victim's mother to allege torture and demand justice. While IIT Bombay stated that no disciplinary action was initiated against the student, the incident has sparked political reactions. Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the institution's approach to mental health as an afterthought. He emphasized the urgent necessity of prioritizing student welfare, highlighting alarming statistics regarding student suicides to call for systemic improvements in mental health support.