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Manipuri student found dead in JNU hostel

The deceased identified as JR Philemon was found dead by students and security guards on Tuesday evening

Photo of Jawaharlal Nehru University campus.

Photo of Jawaharlal Nehru University campus.

IANS New Delhi
A PhD student was found dead in his hostel room in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the national capital, police said on Tuesday.

The deceased identified as JR Philemon, resident of Manipur, was found dead by students and security guards on Tuesday evening, when some students noticed foul smell coming from his room.

They forcefully opened the door and found him dead inside the room, police said.

"Philemon was residing in room no-171 of Brahmaputra Hostel and was not seen from last three days. Police was informed by security control room about his death," a senior police officer said.

The case is being investigating, the officer added.
 

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First Published: Oct 26 2016 | 8:51 AM IST

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