Bhubaneswar: A second-year engineering student of GIET University at Gunupur in Rayagada district was found dead in his hostel room with preliminary indications suggesting a possible suicide.
According to reports, the deceased student, Himansu Hota, a Biotechnology department student from Soro in Balasore district, was found hanging from the ceiling fan.
Upon being informed, Gunupur police have initiated an investigation into the incident and pressed a scientific team to unravel the mystery behind his death.
Issues related to a relationship with a girl may have led to the student’s alleged suicide. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.