Shock and Grief: The Unexplained Death of Professor Mainak Pal

The Jadavpur University Teachers' Association expressed deep shock over the death of Professor Mainak Pal, found dead in a Uttarakhand hotel. Speculated as a suicide, Pal was held in high regard as a talented teacher and researcher. His loss leaves a void both personally and professionally.

An extraordinary wave of shock and grief has engulfed the Jadavpur University community following the mysterious death of Professor Mainak Pal. The professor, who was esteemed for his contributions in the philosophy department, was found dead in a Uttarakhand hotel on November 8.

Jadavpur University Teachers' Association (JUTA) general secretary Partha Pratim Roy expressed the profound sense of loss, calling Pal's untimely demise an 'irreparable loss' to both personal lives and the professional arena. The 44-year-old's body is anticipated to return to the city on Sunday evening.

Pal's death, yet not fully comprehended by his colleagues and students, remains under investigation for potential suicide, according to preliminary police assessments. His family, now left to navigate through this tragedy, comprises his parents, wife, and a daughter.

(With inputs from agencies.)