Karnal, April 19 -- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has announced and asked students to vacate hostels until further notice after a 19-year-old student allegedly threatened to die by suicide on Friday night, amid heightened tension following a series of suspected student suicides at the premier institute. "In view of the prevailing situation at the Institute and keeping in mind the wellbeing of all students, it has been decided that students (UG. PG and Ph. D) will be on vacation until further notice. They are required to vacate their hostels by tomorrow i.e. 19.04.2026. The revised examination schedule, including practical examinations, will be communicated in due course. Students will be informed well in advance prior to the commencement of examinations. Students are advised to stay updated through Institute Website for further announcements," the institute said in its notice. Three students were found dead in suspected cases of suicide at the institute this month, triggering protests over alleged delays in response by authorities. On Friday, a student was stopped by her friends from taking the extreme step after she shared a photo on WhatsApp, which suggested that she might be contemplating suicide. The student was taken to hospital and counselled. In a purported video circulated on social media, the veracity of which is yet to be ascertained by the authorities, the girl can be heard saying, "Nobody is concerned about those who died by suicide earlier. People will talk about them for some days, and then they will forget everything." NIT public relations officer (PRO) Gian Bhushan confirmed the incident and said the girl was stressed due to the recent incidents. "She was taking counselling at the institute. Now she is completely fine, and her parents have been informed," he added. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, NIT professor Brahmjit Singh said, "The NIT has been making every effort to get to know about the issues of students, so that appropriate action can be taken. No academic reason has come to light so far. A mentorship programme has been launched, asking HoDs to address students' academic issues. Efforts are also being made to bridge the gap, if there is any, between the institute and the parents." "Aspirations and peer pressure also create trouble sometimes. Motivational seminars will be organised for the students." He also blamed social media. "Social media is affecting students' mental well-being, institution trying to assign faculty to monitor and maintain their regular interaction with parents," Singh said. Friday's death marked the fourth such case on campus in less than two months. A first-semester student was found dead on February 16, followed by incidents on March 31 and April 8....