A research student and the wife of a professor were found hanging in IIT Madras campus on July 13.
According to the police, the deceased have been identified as P Maheswari, 34, and Vijaya Lakshmi, 47.
Vijaya Lakshmi, whose husband Ganeshan is employed as an assistant professor at the institute, hanged herself around 4 pm and after an hour or so P Maheswari too committed suicide.
According to the police, the duo committed suicide because of personal reasons. They said Vijaya Lakshmi, who was depressed and lonely, was worried about the health of her elder son. She had attempted suicide earlier also.
The police also added that Maheshwari’s motive behind taking the extreme step was still being investigated.
The IIT Madras on July 13 said, “IIT Madras reports with deep sadness the death of a post-doctoral research scholar in the campus. The scholar’s family has been informed. The institute extends its deep felt condolences to the family and the near and dear ones of the scholar for the unfortunate, untimely and devastating loss.”
It also added that it is taking “necessary action and cooperating with the civil authorities.”