PU student, friend named in chargesheet

The police have filed charge sheet against Panjab University student Aryan Parbhat and Parikshit Kaushal of Himachal Pradesh in the case concerning the death of an outsider at one of the varisty’s boys hostel.

A case had earlier been registered on November 19, 2024, under section 105, 3 (5) (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after the outsider, Vikas, died in hostel number 7 of the boys hostel.

The police arrested two youths, including Aryan, after being informed by the Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, authorities about the death.

Investigators said Vikas, a resident of Kullu, had been staying in Aryan’s room in hostel number 7. The two, along with Parikshit, allegedly consumed intoxicants on the day of the incident before going to sleep. The next morning, Vikas was found lying unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

Thereafter, Assistant Sub-Inspector Hakikat Rai and forensic teams inspected Aryan’s room.

During the investigation, the police found a video on Parikshit’s phone purportedly showing the three in an intoxicated state. After scanning the phone further, the police more videos of the three smoking in the room wherein Vikas can be seen lying unconscious post 3 am.

The accused can be seen releasing smoke onto Vikas’ face and strangulating him with a blanket.

The court has adjourned the hearing of the case for framing of the charges.