Panjab University research scholar dies of electrocution amid heavy rain in Chandigarh
PhD scholar Jyoti from Haryana came in contact with suspected electric current while taking an unpaved path to avoid waterlogging
A Panjab University research scholar died due to electrocution amid heavy rain at the university’s South Campus in Sector 25 here on Tuesday morning.
The victim has been identified as Jyoti, a resident of Rewari, Haryana, who was pursuing her PhD from the Department of Biotechnology at Panjab University.
According to sources, Jyoti was on her way to the department from Girls’ Hostel No. 10 when she took an unpaved path to avoid waterlogging. However, within seconds, she came in contact with an electric current, suspected to have spread from an electric junction box.
According to onlookers, the victim fell on the ground and was rushed to Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, where doctors declared her brought dead.
Meanwhile, the family members of the victim have been informed about the incident. Her brother and mother are on their way to Chandigarh.
Panjab University authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
