India, Sept. 20 -- justify;">Kolkata: A first year PhD research scholar was found dead in his room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Kharagpur in West Bengal on Saturday afternoon.

The mechanical engineering student was a resident of Ranchi in Jharkhand. His family members were informed by the IIT authorities.

He was found dead in his room at the BR Ambedkar Hall of Residence on Saturday afternoon.

People familiar with the matter said that his father alerted the authorities after he failed to contact him over phone. His room was found to be locked from inside.

"The institute's security response team, medical team and administrative officials rushed to the hostel. The police were also informed. His family was informed prompt...