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FIR lodged after PhD scholar dies in electrocution at Panjab University
The Hindu reports that police have lodged a case of death by negligence after a 28-year-old PhD scholar died from electrocution on Panjab University campus. The victim, Jyoti, was a scholar in…
The Story in Brief
The Hindu reports that police have lodged a case of death by negligence after a 28-year-old PhD scholar died from electrocution on Panjab University campus. The victim, Jyoti, was a scholar in Microbiology. She touched an electric current from a junction box while taking an unpaved pathway due to waterlogging. She was rushed to hospital but declared dead.
Panjab University has announced financial assistance of ₹16 lakh and a job as an electrician for her brother, who has an ITI qualification. Protests by students on Tuesday demanded action against those responsible for electricity maintenance and better safety measures. The family has agreed to a post-mortem. Police said investigation is underway.
The Indian Opinion
The tragedy at Panjab University is a grim reminder that Indian campuses often neglect basic electrical safety. While the university's swift compensation is welcome, the real test will be whether a thorough safety audit follows and whether those responsible for maintenance are held accountable. How many more lives must be lost before institutions treat electrocution risks with the urgency they deserve?
Source: thehindu.com
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