Tragic End: 27-Year-Old Assistant Professor Found Dead in University Guest House

The body of Dr. Aditi Mehrotra, a 27-year-old assistant professor, was found with knife marks at Teerthanker Mahaveer University. Initial investigations suggest suicide, but the exact cause will be confirmed post-mortem. Dr. Mehrotra, initially from Rewari, Haryana, had recently joined the university and was staying on campus.


PTI | Moradabad | Updated: 02-07-2024 00:15 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 00:15 IST
Tragic End: 27-Year-Old Assistant Professor Found Dead in University Guest House
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In a tragic turn of events, Dr. Aditi Mehrotra, a 27-year-old assistant professor, was found dead in a guest house at Teerthanker Mahaveer University on Monday. She had knife marks on her neck, prompting an immediate police investigation. Authorities initially suspect suicide, with a post-mortem pending to confirm the cause of death.

Dr. Mehrotra, who hailed from Haryana's Rewari district, began her tenure at the university only a few months ago, on June 16. Her family, upon hearing the devastating news, rushed to Moradabad from Rewari. They disclosed that she did not respond to calls the previous night.

Forensic teams are gathering evidence while senior police officials, including Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Bhadoria and Senior Superintendent of Police Satpal Antil, oversee further investigations. The university community remains in shock as the investigation unfolds.

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