B.Tech student’s death at Bengaluru university: Jharkhand minister steps in

In a post on X, she said: “This is a deeply disturbing case. Lakshya Mishra from Jharkhand was a bright, young student with immense promise, whose life has been tragically cut short under suspicious circumstances.” Urging a probe, she said, “I urge Hon’ble Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah ji and Dy CM D K Shivakumar ji to ensure a fair, transparent, and time-bound investigation. A grieving father deserves answers, and the family deserves justice. We cannot allow such cases to be brushed aside – accountability is essential.”

Speaking to The Indian Express, Pandey said she found the video disturbing and posted about it on X while also speaking to authorities in Karnataka. “I have mentioned the Karnataka CM and Deputy CM both and raised the issue. Our office also spoke to their offices. We are waiting,” she said.

The student’s father said he received a call around 3:30 am informing him that his son had fallen from the ninth floor. He claimed that when he contacted the hospital, officials were initially reluctant to share details and later confirmed that the student had died.

The father flew from Ranchi to Bengaluru the same morning, landing around noon, and went directly to Manipal Hospital in Yelahanka, where the body was kept. The last rites were performed on Wednesday. The post-mortem report is awaited.

Raising questions about the circumstances of the death, the father claimed that the injuries on the body did not appear consistent with a fall from such a height. He also questioned the version of events at the hostel, stating that the gap in the grill from where the fall allegedly took place was too small for a 21-year-old weighing around 50–55 kg to pass through.

He further alleged that the spot where the student reportedly fell had only a small amount of blood, which he said was inconsistent with a fall from the ninth floor.

“My son was staying in room number 927 on the ninth floor. Before the incident, there was an unusual gathering of students in nearby rooms on the same floor, approximately between 10 pm and 11 pm, as seen in CCTV footage,” he claimed.

He claimed there was possible evidence tampering following his son’s death, and that his room had been washed before the arrival of the forensic team.

An FIR has been registered at Yelahanka New Town Police Station in Bengaluru. The family is awaiting the post-mortem report.

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities. Academic Foundation He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More

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