‘Having suicidal thoughts’: Kin recall IIT-D student’s disturbing final week

The relatives of Rishikesh Kumar are gravely troubled by his worsening mental health leading up to his tragic death. Reports suggest he felt like a failure and harbored suicidal thoughts. His family believes that administrative interactions caused him significant distress and shame. They were on the verge of pursuing mental health support for him. An external investigation committee is now tasked with reviewing the events that transpired.