A II PU student was found dead in the hostel of a private college at Udayagiri Extension in Hassan on Thursday.
Vikash, 18, a native of Belaguli village in Channarayapatna taluk, attended classes on the day. He was found dead after he returned to the hostel. It is suspected to be a case of suicide. However, his parents have blamed the authorities of Masters’ PU College and the hostel staff for his death.
The parents and relatives of the student staged a protest and ransacked the hostel. They also assaulted a staff member, who defended the college administration, warranting police intervention. The police had a tough time protecting the staff member. Senior police officers rushed to the spot and pacified the relatives.
