Kin Recall IIT-D Student Rishikesh Kumar’s Distressing Final Week

Family members of IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar have shared details about his final week, revealing that he had been struggling with severe mental health issues and feelings of inadequacy.

The kin stated that Kumar had expressed suicidal thoughts and described himself as a 'big loser' in the days leading up to his tragic death on campus.

The incident has sparked ongoing protests at IIT Delhi, with students demanding better mental health support systems and an external investigation into the alleged neglect by campus authorities.