Washington: The University of Illinois has revealed the cause of death of Akul Dhawan, a student of Indian origin in America. The Champaign County Coroner's Office in Illinois has preliminarily confirmed that he suffered hypothermia from excessive alcohol consumption and prolonged exposure to freezing cold. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway.

According to the police, on January 20, Akul visited the Canopy Club near the campus with friends. Unfortunately, the staff at the club refused him entry despite several attempts. Reports suggest that Akul resisted leaving even after trying to book cabs. January temperatures in Illinois have been noted to typically drop to -30 degrees Celsius.

The police report revealed that Akul left the club after the staff refused. Subsequently, his friends reported unsuccessful attempts to contact him, with one friend expressing concern about his complaints. The body was found within hours of the search, showing symptoms of hypothermia.