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HHRC seeks report from NIT Kurukshetra after four student suicides; holidays declared and hearing set
The Haryana Human Rights Commission opened a detailed inquiry into four student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra within two months, issuing directions to the institute’s director, the district administrator, and police. The panel criticized current measures, noted hostel holidays, and scheduled a hearing with a report deadline ahead of the next session.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about student mental health, campus safety, and institutional accountability under constitutional rights and human rights commitments.
Timeline
10 Events
Next hearing scheduled; report deadline set
April 23, 2026
The commission stated that the authorities must submit their findings at least a week before the next hearing on May 19, 2026.
HHRC hearing takes cognizance and seeks detailed report
April 22, 2026
During a hearing on April 22, the Haryana Human Rights Commission took cognizance of the April 19 Hindustan Times report and directed NIT Kurukshetra's director, the deputy commissioner, and the superintendent of police to submit a detailed report within two months; findings must be submitted at least a week before the next hearing on May 19.
Holidays take effect; students directed to vacate hostels by April 19
April 19, 2026
Holidays were declared from April 19 to May 5, with students directed to vacate hostels by April 19.
Administrative order declares holidays till May 5; students to vacate hostels by April 19
April 18, 2026
An administrative order on April 18 declared holidays till May 5 for all students and directed them to vacate hostels by April 19.
Suicide attempt inside a hostel on the campus
April 18, 2026
An attempted suicide inside a hostel on the NIT Kurukshetra campus occurred on April 18.
Death of a 20-year-old second-year AI and data science student from Bihar by suicide
April 16, 2026
A 20-year-old second-year AI and data science student from Bihar died by suicide on the NIT Kurukshetra campus.
Death of a third-year civil engineering student by suicide
April 8, 2026
The death of a third-year civil engineering student by suicide on the NIT Kurukshetra campus.
Death of a student from Nuh, Haryana by suicide
March 31, 2026
A student from Nuh, Haryana died by suicide on the NIT Kurukshetra campus.
NIT Kurukshetra head without administrative and financial powers since March 29
March 29, 2026
Director BV Ramana Reddy has been without administrative and financial powers since a March 29 order from the Union education ministry.
Death of a 19-year-old first-semester computer science student from Telangana
February 16, 2026
A 19-year-old first-semester computer science student from Telangana died by suicide on the NIT Kurukshetra campus.