IIM Dhaula Kuan Student Dies by Suicide Amid Depression Investigation
A 19-year-old third-year Bachelor of Management Studies student at IIM Dhaula Kuan, Prabhat Shukla from Jabalpur, died by suicide on Friday by hanging himself in his hostel room. Police investigations revealed he was reportedly battling depression and had attempted suicide days earlier, though no suicide note was found. His mobile phone and laptop were seized for further inquiry, and police questioned peers, hostel staff, and institute management. The incident has deeply affected the campus community.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (22/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (20–25/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 22 Aug, 07:46 am. Other outlets followed.
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