Punjabi University BTech student found dead after being discovered late Wednesday night in a hostel room on the Patiala campus. The deceased was identified as Varun Preet Singh, a resident of Ping Kang village in Tarn Taran district.
Police said the incident came to light late on Wednesday when another hosteller went to a room to retrieve personal belongings and found Varun Preet lying unresponsive. University security was alerted immediately and a medical team from the campus health centre examined him, declaring him brought dead.
Punjabi University BTech student found dead — what happened
According to police statements, the body was moved and sent for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The hostel provost told reporters that the precise reason behind the casualty will be clear only after the autopsy report.
No additional details about prior health issues, signs of foul play, or CCTV footage have been released so far. Authorities have not quoted any family comment in initial reports.
Punjabi University BTech student found dead — official response and next steps
The campus health centre medical team and university security were the first responders on site. The provost’s brief statement confirmed the postmortem referral and that an autopsy has been ordered to establish cause of death.
Police handling the case described it as an incident under investigation; they confirmed the identity of the deceased as Varun Preet Singh. The Press Trust of India reported the matter to news outlets on May 21, 2026 .
Immediate student impact includes an ongoing inquiry and the usual campus procedures following a sudden death in a hostel. The university has not publicly announced any additional administrative measures, counselling support, or memorial arrangements at this stage.
Further information is expected after the postmortem and any subsequent police findings. Until those reports are released, authorities have limited official comment on the circumstances surrounding the death.
(Reporting based on statements to police and campus officials; the initial report was filed by the Press Trust of India.)