Stalin demands time-bound probe in IIT Madras student's alleged suicide

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Thursday expressed shock over suicide of IIT student and demanded time-bound, honest, independent and transparent probe in matter. "It is extremely shocking that Fathima h committed suicide due to discrimination. Allegations of Fatima's mor has cast a cloud on secular credentials of Tamil Nu. This is a worrying trend. This is a shame," DMK leer said in a statement while ding that it is time we avoid saffronisation of educational institutions.

SFI demands fair probe into IIT Mras student's alleged suicide

Students Federation of India (SFI) staged a protest outside Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mras, on Thursday demanding a fair investigation in case of Fathima Laef's death. Fathima h allegedly committed suicide on November 8. Speaking to media, one of protestors alleged that this was fifth suicide in campus since last year and that professors have also committed suicide in past.

" management has not conducted any investigation and informed family of victim that suicide was caused due to physical illness. However, fact is that victim left a suicide note in her phone, where he has accused a teaching staff", he alleged.

CBI takes over case

Meanwhile, Chennai Police Commissioner AK Viswanathan said that case has been handed over to Central Crime Branch for investigation. Speaking to reporters, he also claimed that he has personally visited spot of suicide and examination of several individuals was carried out. "A team will be formed which will be heed by ditional Commissioner and few senior officers to give a better focus and attention considering sensitivity of case," apprised AK Viswanathan.

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Statement from IIT Mras

A statement from IIT Mras said: "It is with deep grief and sness that IIT Mras has to inform passing away of a first-year undergruate student of Humanities and Social Sciences Department". Following incident, police, in its primary investigation h revealed that Fatima was separated from her family for first time and h scored fewer marks in her internal exam. police said no suicide note was found.

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(With ANI inputs)