IIT-B campus mourns a student whose voice echoed in the halls even after his untimely death. A police statement, released Friday, says the student had spoken, “I won’t repeat this mistake,” and begged for a chance in writing to make amends.
Police said the student, whose name is withheld to protect his family, had written a note to the administration before he collapsed on campus. The note read, “I’m sorry for the error. Please give me a chance to prove myself.” The officer on scene, Lt. Ravi Singh, confirmed that the note was found in the student’s locker.
And the campus community is stunned. “We thought he was safe,” said a classmate, eyes red. The student had been a senior in mechanical engineering and had been praised for his design project on sustainable energy. The tragedy sparked an online petition demanding better safety protocols.
But the story has more than grief. A local university official said they will review the campus’s emergency response. “We must do better,” he added. The student’s family is holding a vigil next week at the campus memorial.
Because we all know how fragile life can be, this incident is a sobering reminder of the need for vigilance. (I tested the campus security app at 3 AM in my kitchen, and it was glitchy.) This was disappointing. The unit lasted four hours— which is impressive at that price— before dying.
— A close call.
And the police have urged the public to keep the campus safe. The official statement is available on the police website.
“I won’t repeat this mistake,” the police said, “and asked for a chance in writing.”
Key takeaway
- Student requested a chance in writing.
- Note found in locker before collapse.
- Campus is reviewing safety protocols.
- Vigil scheduled next week.
- Police urge ongoing vigilance.
For more context, see Ars Technica.
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