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Ministry of Education Sets Up Panel to Examine IIIT Ranchi Student Death
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:30
Ministry of Education Sets Up Panel to Examine IIIT Ranchi Student Death
- •The Ministry of Education has formed a three-member committee headed by Delhi University South Campus Director Rajni Abbi to investigate the tragic death of an IIIT Ranchi student.
- •The first-year student was found hanging inside his hostel room, prompting protests from students who alleged administrative negligence and delayed medical assistance.
- •The panel includes a senior psychiatrist and a senior ministry officer tasked with examining the circumstances of the incident and assessing basic facilities, counselling, and grievance mechanisms.
- •The committee will identify systemic gaps, recommend measures to enhance student well-being, and prevent future occurrences by interacting with various stakeholders and reviewing documents.
- •The ministry is also implementing interim administrative arrangements to ensure the institute functions smoothly while prioritizing student interests.
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The Ministry of Education established a three-member panel, headed by Rajni Abbi, to examine the circumstances surrounding the student's death, review basic facilities, and assess counseling and student grievance mechanisms at IIIT Ranchi.
The committee is headed by Rajni Abbi, who serves as the South Campus Director at the University of Delhi.
Students have protested on campus, alleging that college authorities were at fault because the victim was not transported to the hospital on time.
