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College student dies in Betul after collapsing during Ganesh darshan amid loud DJ music
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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A first‑year BSc student at JH College in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed and died while viewing a Ganesh idol as a DJ’s loud music played nearby.
Betul, Madhya Pradesh – A tragic incident occurred on the campus of JH College when a first‑year BSc student, identified as Pratibha Verma, collapsed while participating in a Ganesh darshan ceremony. The student was with a group of friends near the college’s Ganesh idol when a DJ playing loud music nearby created a noisy environment.
According to preliminary reports, the sudden dizziness led her to lose balance and fall, resulting in fatal injuries. College authorities immediately called emergency services, but the student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine whether the high volume of the DJ’s music contributed to the collapse. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during campus events, especially when loud sound systems are used.
The college has announced a period of mourning and will review its event‑management guidelines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
According to preliminary reports, the sudden dizziness led her to lose balance and fall, resulting in fatal injuries. College authorities immediately called emergency services, but the student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine whether the high volume of the DJ’s music contributed to the collapse. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during campus events, especially when loud sound systems are used.
The college has announced a period of mourning and will review its event‑management guidelines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.