'Mom, Dad, Please Forgive Me': 25-Year-Old IIT Kanpur Cyber Security Developer Found Dead

Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 14:06 IST

A 25-year-old software developer at IIT-Kanpur's Cyber Security Department, died by suicide. Police found no foul play and are investigating the case.

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A 25-year-old software developer working in the cyber security department of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT K) allegedly died by suicide on Monday at his rented accommodation here, police said on Tuesday.

The deceased, identified as Deepak Chowdhary, hailed from Maharashtra and left behind a suicide note apologising to his parents and stating that he felt unable to keep up with advancements in the cyber security field, they said.

Chowdhary had been associated with the institute’s Cyber Security Department for the past two years, IIT-K director Manindra Agarwal told PTI.

“Before the incident, he had spoken to a senior faculty member about his struggles. He was advised to keep working hard and assured he would succeed," Agarwal added.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalyanpur) Ranjeet Kumar said Chowdhary was found hanging from a ceiling fan with a plastic rope.

A handwritten suicide note found in his diary stated, “I don’t drink or do anything wrong. Mom, Dad, please forgive me." According to police, Chowdhary appeared cheerful on Sunday night, dining and chatting with friends. However, on Monday, when he did not respond to repeated calls and knocks, his friends alerted the police.

They peeped inside through a window and saw his body hanging. A forensic team later broke open the door, collected evidence, and sealed the room after completing formalities.

The body was sent for postmortem, and the family has been informed.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dinesh Tripathi said an investigation is underway, but no foul play has been suspected so far.

IIT Kanpur Expresses Grief

IIT Kanpur confirmed the untoward incident and shared a communique expressing sorrow over Chowdhary’s demise. “With deep sorrow, IIT Kanpur mourns the untimely and unfortunate demise of Mr Deepak Chowdhary, a 25-year-old software developer associated with a start-up incubated at the Institute. A police forensic team is conducting investigations to determine the cause of his death. The Institute is awaiting the outcome of the police inquiry," the statement reads.

“With his passing, the Institute has lost a talented and dedicated young professional and prays for strength to the bereaved family," IIT K added.

Location :

Kanpur Nagar, India, India

First Published:

August 26, 2025, 14:06 IST

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