Rayagada (Odisha) [India], July 18 (ANI): A student allegedly died by suicide at GIET University campus in Gunupur subdivision of Odisha's Rayagada district, police said on Friday.

According to officials, a case of Unnatural Death (UD) has been registered at the Gunupur Police Station. The student was reportedly found dead in his hostel room on the university campus.

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After receiving information from the university and police, the student's parents arrived from Balasore by evening.

Rayagada Superintendent of Police Swathy S Kumar said that a scientific team visited the spot and collected forensic evidence. Police are also examining the call detail records (CDRs) of the deceased and other relevant individuals as part of the investigation.

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"In this regard, a UD case was registered in Gunpur PS. After informing parents both by GIET and the police, the parents had reached from Balasore by evening. Thereafter, a proper inquest was done. The scientific team has visited the spot. Requisite scientific collections have been made," SP Kumar told ANI.

"The first informant, who was a co-hostel mate, the deceased's and other people's CDR was taken. Also, in the presence of parents, an inquest was conducted. Thereafter, with the Collector's order, a post-mortem was also done," the SP added.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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