IIT-Roorkee Professor Found Dead In His Apartment, Probe On

Kailash Chand Gupta, professor in the Chemistry department, who used to live in the fifth floor apartment, was found dead on a chair.

An IIT-Roorkee professor was found dead inside his apartment here on Monday, police said.

Kailash Chand Gupta, professor in the Chemistry department, who used to live in the fifth floor apartment, was found dead on a chair.

Another professor from the neighbourhood had informed the security administration on Monday of a strong odour emanating from his neighbour's flat. Professor Gupta was not seen by anyone for the last 4-5 days, police said.

After the administration informed the Roorkee police, cops reached the spot and broke open the door of Professor Kailash's flat. The professor was found dead in his chair. The body was sent for post-mortem.