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University of Hyderabad probes suicide by student

The six-member panel has been given two months to examine the reasons behind the suicide and suggest means to prevent them.

Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad on Monday set up a committee to inquire into the suicide of Nelli Praveen Kumar, a Master of Fine Arts first year student, on Saturday last.

The six-member panel has been given two months to examine the reasons behind the suicide and suggest means to prevent them.

The panel will be headed by Prof. B. Kamaiah, dean, School of Economics as chairman and has anti discrimination officer Prof. Sarat Jyotsna among others. The deputy dean of students welfare is the convener. On Monday some students gave a representation to the administration seeking compensation to Kumar’s family.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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