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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Madrassa student found dead in hostel room
Bareilly: A 22-year-old madrassa student was found dead inside his hostel room here on Tuesday, with police launching an investigation into what they prima facie believe is a suicide case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased was identified as Mohammad Owais, a native of Bihar, who was pursuing an Aalimiyat course at the Centre of Islamic Studies Jamit-ur-Raza madrassa in the C B Ganj area, according to an official. Owais was staying in room number 87 of the hostel. When he did not come out of his room for an extended period, his fellow students, finding the door locked from inside, forced it open, only to find him lying unresponsive inside, according to the police. C B Ganj SHO Ashutosh said a police team, along with the circle officer, reached the spot after receiving the information. "The forensic team conducted a detailed inspection of the scene, collecting fingerprints and other vital evidence. The body has been sent for post-mortem," he said. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken after the postmortem report is received. The police said Owais' family members in Bihar have been informed and they are now on their way to Bareilly. The formal process of handing over the body and further questioning will begin once they arrive. The police said they are also questioning fellow students and madrassa staff to determine whether Owais had been under any stress in recent days. However, no clear motive or reason for suicide has emerged so far. Police officials said the incident, according to initial investigation, appears to be a case of suicide, but the exact cause will be confirmed only after the postmortem. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Investigators are also exploring the possibility of mental stress or family-related issues, the police said. Following the incident, fear and anxiety were visible on the faces of students at the madrassa and the faculty appeared deeply saddened. A teacher said, "Owais was a good student who mostly kept to himself." The police are examining all possible angles, including searching his room and mobile phone for clues. PTI
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Death of Bihar student in UP Bareilly madrasa hostel room sparks probe into possible suicide
BAREILLY: A 22-year-old madrasa student from Bihar was allegedly found dead by suicide inside his hostel room in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The deceased, identified as Mohammad Owais, hailed from Bihar and was pursuing an Aalimiyat course at the Centre of Islamic Studies Jamit-ur-Raza madrasa in the CB Ganj area, officials said. Owais had been staying in Room 87 of the hostel. When he did not emerge from his room for an extended period, his fellow students, noticing that the door was locked from the inside, forced it open. Inside, they allegedly found him lying unresponsive, according to police. CB Ganj Station House Officer (SHO) Ashutosh said a police team, along with the Circle Officer (CO), reached the spot after being informed of the incident. 'The forensic team conducted a detailed inspection of the scene, collecting fingerprints and other vital evidence. The body has been sent for post-mortem,' he said.
