<p>A former student of Jadavpur University in India's West Bengal, who had been residing in the main hostel, has been apprehended on charges of being involved in the ragging of Swapnadip Kundu, an 18-year-old undergraduate student who tragically fell to death from the second-floor balcony of the main hostel building. Police are now investigating the case as a suspected suicide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ex-student identified as Sourabh Chowdhury, who completed his MSc in Mathematics in 2022, was taken into custody following an FIR lodged against him by Swapnadip's father.</p>

<p>Ramprasad Kundu, in his police complaint, named several residents of the hostel, including Chowdhury, as allegedly responsible for his son's tragic demise. Consequently, a case under section 302/34 IPC has been initiated, a police officer reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Swapnadip Kundu, a native of Bagula in Nadia district, fell from the second-floor balcony of the main hostel building around 11.45 pm on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Despite being rushed to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries at 3.40 am on Thursday. Preliminary postmortem reports indicated severe head injuries and fractures to his left rib and pelvis due to the impact of the fall.</p>

<h2><strong>Governor's pledge, University response</strong></h2>

<p>West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited Jadavpur University Hostel and expressed his commitment to ensuring justice for the unfortunate incident. He engaged with students and faculty members, acknowledging their concerns.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I went to the hostel, I discussed with the students... and also the teachers, they want justice. Justice will be done. They presented before me some of the basic issues here. We'll address them... We'll do our best, we'll give them justice, and strong action will be taken..." he said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Inquiry committee&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Following the tragedy, a ten-member inquiry committee was dispatched to the Jadavpur University Hostel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student's fall.</p>

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<p>The deceased, Swarnodip Kundu, was a first-year student in the Bengali Department and hailed from Nadia district. He tragically fell from the balcony of the second floor of the Jadavpur University Main Hostel, Building No.A2.</p>

<p>The authorities continue to investigate the incident to uncover the full details and reasons behind the tragic event.</p>

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A former student of Jadavpur University in India's West Bengal, who had been residing in the main hostel, has been apprehended on charges of being involved in the ragging of Swapnadip Kundu, an 18-year-old undergraduate student who tragically fell to death from the second-floor balcony of the main hostel building.

A former student of Jadavpur University in India's West Bengal, who had been residing in the main hostel, has been apprehended on charges of being involved in the ragging of Swapnadip Kundu, an 18-year-old undergraduate student who tragically fell to death from the second-floor balcony of the main hostel building. Police are now investigating the case as a suspected suicide. The ex-student identified as Sourabh Chowdhury, who completed his MSc in Mathematics in 2022, was taken into custody following an FIR lodged against him by Swapnadip's father. Ramprasad Kundu, in his police complaint, named several residents of the hostel, including Chowdhury, as allegedly responsible for his son's tragic demise. Consequently, a case under section 302/34 IPC has been initiated, a police officer reportedly said. Also Read | Ahead of BRICS summit, Russian envoy Babushkin advocates trading in national currencies Swapnadip Kundu, a native of Bagula in Nadia district, fell from the second-floor balcony of the main hostel building around 11.45 pm on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries at 3.40 am on Thursday. Preliminary postmortem reports indicated severe head injuries and fractures to his left rib and pelvis due to the impact of the fall. Governor's pledge, University response West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited Jadavpur University Hostel and expressed his commitment to ensuring justice for the unfortunate incident. He engaged with students and faculty members, acknowledging their concerns. Also Read | Indian govt proposes revamp of colonial-era laws, here’s what will change "I went to the hostel, I discussed with the students... and also the teachers, they want justice. Justice will be done. They presented before me some of the basic issues here. We'll address them... We'll do our best, we'll give them justice, and strong action will be taken..." he said. Inquiry committee Following the tragedy, a ten-member inquiry committee was dispatched to the Jadavpur University Hostel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student's fall. WATCH | No-Confidence Motion: PM Modi's NDA government wins trust vote in Parliament × The deceased, Swarnodip Kundu, was a first-year student in the Bengali Department and hailed from Nadia district. He tragically fell from the balcony of the second floor of the Jadavpur University Main Hostel, Building No.A2. The authorities continue to investigate the incident to uncover the full details and reasons behind the tragic event. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

India: Ex-Jadavpur University student arrested after tragic death of undergraduate

BJP's President Amit Shah was supposed to hold three rallies in the state but his Jadavpur rally cancelled after not getting permission for same. Watch this video to know more.

BJP: TMC scared that Mamata's nephew may lose polls

<p>Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party cadres clashed again over the cancelled programme of BJP president Amit Shah who was supposed to hold a rally at Jadavpur constituency in West Bengal today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah would now hold only two rallies in the state instead of three.</p>

<p>In his first rally in North 24 Parganas district, an angry Shah attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee and said that the reason why he was not allowed to hold a rally in Jadavpur was that Banerjee fears that her nephew may lose the elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teasing Mamata, he said that the state administration can arrest him for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' in the public. A couple of days back, Mamata had derided a youth for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' when her cavalcade was passing by.</p>

<p>The BJP has approached the Election Commission against the state administration's move to bar Shah from holding a rally in Jadavpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party has emerged as a powerful opposition in the state after the 2014 general elections where its voter share crossed double digit.</p>

<p>The BJP sees states like Odisha and West Bengal as the new harvest areas that can help offset losses in Uttar Pradesh in the case of the 'grand alliance' succeeding in the state this general polls.&nbsp;</p>


Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party cadres clashed again over the cancelled programme of BJP president Amit Shah who was supposed to hold a rally at Jadavpur constituency in West Bengal today.

Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party cadres clashed again over the cancelled programme of BJP president Amit Shah who was supposed to hold a rally at Jadavpur constituency in West Bengal today. Shah would now hold only two rallies in the state instead of three. In his first rally in North 24 Parganas district, an angry Shah attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee and said that the reason why he was not allowed to hold a rally in Jadavpur was that Banerjee fears that her nephew may lose the elections. Teasing Mamata, he said that the state administration can arrest him for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' in the public. A couple of days back, Mamata had derided a youth for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' when her cavalcade was passing by. The BJP has approached the Election Commission against the state administration's move to bar Shah from holding a rally in Jadavpur. The party has emerged as a powerful opposition in the state after the 2014 general elections where its voter share crossed double digit. The BJP sees states like Odisha and West Bengal as the new harvest areas that can help offset losses in Uttar Pradesh in the case of the 'grand alliance' succeeding in the state this general polls.

West Bengal government stops Amit Shah from holding rally in Jadavpur, BJP chief cries foul 

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