Ranchi, Sept. 19 -- An MSc student was found dead in Hostel No. 9 of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi late at night, police said on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Anjali, an MSc student at BIT Mesra. Following information about the incident, a team from the BIT police station reached the hostel and took custody of the body.

Police said no suicide note was recovered from the spot. However, a diary was found, and its entries indicated that the student was distressed due to family-related issues.

According to Ranchi Police, these circumstances may have contributed to the student taking the extreme step. The exact circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated.

"Anjali, an MSc student at BIT Mesra,...