Purdue University: Student found dead in residence hall, roommate in police custody
An apparent homicide of a student at Purdue University in the US has been reported. The Police are still investigating the entire episode and have taken the roommate into custody.

A suspect, the roommate of the victim, made the call and is in custody. There is no threat to the community, the university spokesperson said.
Mitch Daniels wrote the fellows of Purdue University
Mitchell E. Daniels is the president of Purdue University. He wrote, "Dear members of our Purdue community, I write to let you know that early this morning, one of our students was killed in his residence hall room. The suspect called the police to report the incident and is in custody."
This is as tragic an event as we can imagine happening on our campus and our hearts and thoughts go out to all of those affected by this terrible event, he wrote.
"We do not have all the details yet. Our Purdue University Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation of this incident so that we all may learn more about what transpired. As is always the case, staff from our Office of the Dean of Students, our Residence Halls, and clinicians at Purdue’s Counseling and Psychological Services are providing support and are available to anyone who needs or wants their care," Mitch Daniels wrote.
Q1. Who is Mitch Daniels?
Mitch Daniels is the president of Purdue University.
Q2. What is the name and age of the Victim?
The victim's name was Varun Manish Chedda aged 20.
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