IIIT Nagpur student suicide: Second-year CSE student Shreyash Mane dies after hostel terrace fall
A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur, Shreyash Chandrakant Mane, fell from the hostel terrace on campus in the Butibori area and died. The incident occurred at around 4:30 AM on May 4, 2026 , police said.
Mane was a second-year BTech student in Computer Science Engineering. Assistant Inspector Nilesh Chaure of the Butibori police station said a case of accidental death has been registered and no suicide note was found at the spot.
IIIT Nagpur student suicide: immediate facts
Police recovered the body on campus and began an initial probe soon after the report. Authorities told reporters they are examining both personal and academic angles as part of the investigation.
The institute campus is in the Butibori area of Nagpur. Local police handled on-site procedures and moved the matter forward as an accidental death while continuing enquiries.
Police probe in IIIT Nagpur student suicide
Butibori police are the lead investigating agency and confirmed the registration of the case. Assistant Inspector Nilesh Chaure said officers are collecting evidence and statements from hostel staff and students.
Investigators have not reported any formal note or message left by the student. Police statements so far focus on gathering facts and completing procedural formalities.
What students and families should know
The deceased was identified as Shreyash Chandrakant Mane, age 20 , a native of Kolhapur and enrolled in second-year CSE at IIIT Nagpur. The institute’s administrative response has not been quoted in police briefings released so far.
Campus safety and student well-being inquiries often follow such incidents; police continue to update the case status as they interview witnesses and review any available evidence.
Helplines and support
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Authorities ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Butibori police. Further updates will come as the investigation proceeds and police release additional findings.