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Andhra Student Dies After Falling at Rajkot University, Second Fatal Incident This Week
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:47 AM
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An Andhra Pradesh student died after falling on the premises of Rajkot University, marking the second fatal fall at the campus within a week.
A student from Andhra Pradesh lost his life after a fall inside the Rajkot University campus on Wednesday. The incident occurred in a multi‑storey building where the young man was reportedly moving between rooms when he slipped and fell from a height. Local police have opened a case and are gathering statements from witnesses and university staff.
This tragedy is the second fatal fall recorded at the university in just seven days, raising concerns about safety protocols on the campus. Earlier in the week, another student died under similar circumstances, prompting the administration to issue a notice urging stricter adherence to safety guidelines.
University officials have expressed grief over the loss and have pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation. They also indicated that a comprehensive safety audit of the campus infrastructure will be undertaken to prevent further accidents.
Police have not released details about the exact location of the fall or the circumstances leading up to it, pending the completion of the inquiry. The family of the deceased has been informed and is receiving support from the university's counseling services.
This tragedy is the second fatal fall recorded at the university in just seven days, raising concerns about safety protocols on the campus. Earlier in the week, another student died under similar circumstances, prompting the administration to issue a notice urging stricter adherence to safety guidelines.
University officials have expressed grief over the loss and have pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation. They also indicated that a comprehensive safety audit of the campus infrastructure will be undertaken to prevent further accidents.
Police have not released details about the exact location of the fall or the circumstances leading up to it, pending the completion of the inquiry. The family of the deceased has been informed and is receiving support from the university's counseling services.