Pune Student Death: 22-Year-Old MIT Engineering Student Dies After Falling From Eighth Floor in Kothrud

Pune, October 29, 2026: A 22-year-old engineering student died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building in Pune's Kothrud area during the early hours of Thursday. Police have registered an accidental death case and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The deceased has been identified as Abhijit Shetty, originally from Hyderabad. He had been living in Pune for approximately two to three years to pursue his engineering education.

Shetty was a third-year Electronics and Telecommunication (ENTC) engineering student at an MIT college in Kothrud.

Incident Reported Around 3 AM in Kothrud

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at approximately 3 am on Thursday at the residential building where Shetty was staying.

He reportedly sustained critical injuries after falling from the eighth floor. He was immediately taken to a hospital but was declared dead before treatment could begin.

Kothrud police were informed about the incident and initiated an inquiry.

Police Investigating Circumstances Behind Student's Death

Preliminary information suggests that Shetty had reportedly been experiencing academic stress due to pending ATKT (Allowed to Keep Terms) backlogs in certain subjects.

Police are examining whether the fall was accidental or intentional. However, the exact circumstances remain unclear, and no connection between academic difficulties and his death has been established.

Accidental Death Case Registered

Kothrud police have registered an accidental death case and are conducting further inquiries to establish the sequence of events.

The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the fall and any relevant evidence.

Authorities have not yet announced a final conclusion regarding the cause or manner of death.