A 20-year-old B.Tech computer science student from Andhra Pradesh died in Doddaballapura, with police investigating the circumstances and allegations of negligence
A 20-year-old GITAM University student, Varshita, died after falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building near Nagadenahalli in Doddaballapura taluk, Bengaluru Rural district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death following a complaint from her parents.
Bengaluru: A 20-year-old B.Tech computer science student at GITAM University died after falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building near Nagadenahalli in Doddaballapura taluk of Bengaluru Rural district.
The deceased, identified as Varshita, was a native of Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh and was pursuing her third year of engineering. According to the information available, she reportedly sent a message to her parents saying, “I love you, Dad. I love you, Mom,” before the incident.
GITAM University Student Was Undergoing Treatment
Varshita had reportedly been experiencing mental health difficulties and was receiving treatment. Reports also indicated that she had not eaten for two days before the incident.
She allegedly fell from the hostel building on Thursday night. However, the exact circumstances and cause of her death remain under investigation.
Parents Allege Negligence, Police Begin Probe
Following the student's death, her parents reportedly lodged a complaint at Doddaballapura Rural Police Station, alleging negligence by the university administration and hostel staff.
Police personnel visited the university premises and conducted an inspection after receiving information about the incident. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the death and the allegations raised by the family.
The allegations have not been established, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
