KOLKATA: First-year student Swapnodeep Kundu tragically died after falling from the second-floor balcony of Jadavpur University’s boys’ hostel. The incident occurred just two days after he moved into the hostel at the start of the academic session. There are suspicions of ragging, as Swapnodeep was found naked a few feet from the building. His classmates reported that he had discussed the issue and expressed fear for his life. A social media post by a fellow fresher also claimed that Swapnodeep’s death was due to ragging by seniors.
The police initially suggested that Swapnodeep had jumped off the balcony, but other factors point to ragging as the cause. Swapnodeep’s father stated that his son had called his mother multiple times on the evening of the incident, expressing fear for his life and wanting to return home. Some students alleged that Swapnodeep had been forced to run naked on the hostel terrace late that night.
Swapnodeep was admitted to the Bengali undergraduate course, and the university authorities have set up a probe panel to investigate the incident. The panel will submit a report within two weeks. The initial postmortem revealed that Swapnodeep had suffered fractures and other injuries to his head, rib, pelvis, and spine.
According to witnesses, some students had informed the dean about Swapnodeep’s abnormal behavior before the incident, but their concerns were not addressed. The dean declined to comment on the matter. JU pro-VC Amitava Datta expressed condolences and stated that no complaint of ragging had been received thus far, but the committee would look into it.
This incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of addressing the issue of ragging in educational institutions. It is crucial for authorities to take immediate action to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety and well-being of students.
In summary:
- A first-year student of Jadavpur University died after falling from the second-floor balcony of the boys’ hostel.
- Suspicion of ragging arises due to the student being found naked near the building.
- Classmates reported that the student had expressed fear for his life and discussed the issue of ragging.
- A social media post claimed that the student’s death was due to ragging by seniors.
- An investigation panel has been set up by the university authorities.
- The initial postmortem revealed fractures and injuries to the student’s head, rib, pelvis, and spine.
- Students had informed the dean about the student’s abnormal behavior prior to the incident.
- The dean declined to comment, and the university pro-VC expressed condolences.
- No complaint of ragging has been received, but a committee will investigate the incident.
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