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Jalandhar: Private University Student Dies After Falling From Eighth Floor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:39 PM
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A female student of a private university in Jalandhar died after she fell from the eighth floor of a campus building, authorities said.
A tragic incident unfolded at a private university in Jalandhar, Punjab, when a female student fell from the eighth floor of a campus building and succumbed to her injuries. Local police and medical teams arrived at the scene shortly after the fall was reported.
Emergency responders rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. The university has confirmed the student's identity as a current enrollee but has not released her name pending family notification.
Police have opened a preliminary investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. Officials indicated that no foul play has been observed so far, and the inquiry will focus on possible safety lapses or accidental causes.
The incident has prompted the university to review its building safety protocols and to cooperate fully with investigators. Authorities have urged students and staff to remain vigilant and report any hazards that could pose a risk in campus facilities.
Emergency responders rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. The university has confirmed the student's identity as a current enrollee but has not released her name pending family notification.
Police have opened a preliminary investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. Officials indicated that no foul play has been observed so far, and the inquiry will focus on possible safety lapses or accidental causes.
The incident has prompted the university to review its building safety protocols and to cooperate fully with investigators. Authorities have urged students and staff to remain vigilant and report any hazards that could pose a risk in campus facilities.