Students at the Government Polytechnic in Shivaji Nagar were given a half day to mourn the death of 19-year-old Kiran Ombase, a third-year student, who allegedly committed suicide on Sunday morning.

With a heavy heart: A notice board at the college informing students and staff members about a condolence meet held in Kiran Ombase’s memory on the college premises yesterday

Though a bright student, Ombase allegedly killed himself inside his hostel room by hanging from the ceiling fan. The incident came to light after his roommate forced open the door when his repeated knocks went unanswered.

Ombase’s last rites were performed in his village near Satara on Sunday evening. Ombase is the third city student to commit suicide in the last three months.