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Education
Students protest at Rajasthan Technical University after 19‑year‑old Akshit Sharma's death, demand warden's removal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM
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A 19‑year‑old student, Akshit Sharma, died at Rajasthan Technical University, prompting a sit‑in at the main gate where students demanded the warden's removal, compensation and better safety measures.
Rajasthan Technical University (RTU) in Kota witnessed the death of 19‑year‑old student Akshit Sharma, an incident that has sparked immediate unrest on campus. The university has not released detailed circumstances surrounding the fatality, but the loss has deeply affected the student community.
In response, a group of students assembled at the university's main gate and began a peaceful sit‑in. The demonstrators blocked entry to the campus, holding placards and chanting slogans to draw attention to their grievances.
The protesters are calling for the removal of the main warden, whom they hold responsible for lapses in campus safety. They also seek financial compensation for Sharma's family and demand the establishment of robust medical facilities and stricter security protocols within the university.
University officials have stated that an internal inquiry is underway, but they have not yet met the specific demands of the students. Police personnel have been deployed to maintain order, and the protest continues as negotiations remain unresolved.
In response, a group of students assembled at the university's main gate and began a peaceful sit‑in. The demonstrators blocked entry to the campus, holding placards and chanting slogans to draw attention to their grievances.
The protesters are calling for the removal of the main warden, whom they hold responsible for lapses in campus safety. They also seek financial compensation for Sharma's family and demand the establishment of robust medical facilities and stricter security protocols within the university.
University officials have stated that an internal inquiry is underway, but they have not yet met the specific demands of the students. Police personnel have been deployed to maintain order, and the protest continues as negotiations remain unresolved.