Authorities at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur are investigating the death of a faculty member whose body was discovered inside the campus. The discovery has prompted a formal police inquiry to determine the cause and nature of the incident.

While police officials have stated that they are exploring the possibility of suicide, they have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. The inquiry is tasked with determining whether the death was self-inflicted or if there are other contributing factors that have not yet been identified. As of now, the university administration and local law enforcement have not released further details regarding the identity of the professor or the specific timeline of the discovery. The campus community remains under investigation as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. No official statement regarding foul play or external involvement has been issued by the police at this stage, as they continue to gather evidence from the scene.