Patiala, May 21
A B.Tech student was found dead inside a hostel room at Punjabi University in Patiala late Wednesday night, police officials said. The deceased has been identified as Varun Preet Singh, a resident of Ping Kang village in Tarn Taran district.
According to officials, the incident came to light when another hostel resident entered the room to collect some personal belongings and found Varun Preet lying unconscious. University security personnel were immediately notified, after which a medical team from the campus health center rushed to the scene.
Doctors examined the student and declared him dead. University authorities said the exact cause of death could not be confirmed immediately. The body has been sent for postmortem examination, and further details are expected after the autopsy report is received. Police officials said further investigation into the matter is underway.
