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Kerala student found dead on IIT- Kharagpur campus

Devika Pillai, a third-year IIT Kharagpur student, was found dead on June 17. The institute mourns her loss, is aiding the police investigation

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IIT Kharagpur

A third-year student, Devika Pillai, from IIT Kharagpur's Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, was found dead on the Sarojini Naidu/Indira Gandhi Hall premises

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Kerala student

Pillai, hailing from Kerala, had recently returned to college

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Investigation

Devika Pillai's body was sent to Kharagpur sub-divisional hospital for post-mortem. IIT Kharagpur is fully cooperating with police investigation into the tragic incident

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IIT Kharagpur student

In a press release, IIT Kharagpur conveyed its devastation and extended heartfelt condolences to Devika Pillai's family

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Academic Excellence

Devika Pillai was recognized for her academic excellence and dedication. As a student in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology

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Untimely death

Pillai held the position of general secretary for social and cultural events at the Sarojini Naidu/Indira Gandhi Hall, showcasing her leadership and organizational skills

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Devika's academic pursuits

Alongside her academic pursuits, Devika Pillai was involved in a summer internship under the guidance of a professor in the Biotechnology department

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