Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Panjab University Electrocution Triggers FIR, Aid, Protests
A 28‑year‑old PhD student named Jyoti died at Panjab University when she touched an electric current while walking on a wet path.
Police said it was a case of negligence and opened a criminal case.
The university gave her family 16 lakh rupees and promised a job for her brother.
Students were upset and held a protest, asking the university to fix the electricity problem.
The police are still looking into what happened.
A 28‑year‑old PhD scholar, Jyoti, died from electrocution on the Panjab University campus.
Police registered a FIR for death by negligence at Sector 11 police station.
The university announced Rs 16 lakh financial aid and a job offer for Jyoti’s brother.
Students staged a ‘dharna’ demanding accountability and compensation.
The incident occurred on a water‑logged, unpaved path near an electric junction box.
- Who
- Jyoti, a 28‑year‑old PhD scholar, students, Panjab University authorities
- What
- Death by electrocution, FIR filed, financial aid and job offer, student protests
- When
- Tuesday, July 28, 2024
- Where
- Panjab University campus, Chandigarh, Punjab
- Why
- Alleged negligence in electricity maintenance
- Incident date
- Tuesday, July 28, 2024
- Victim
- Jyoti, 28‑year‑old PhD scholar
- Cause of death
- Electrocution from contact with electric current
- Location
- Panjab University campus, Chandigarh
- FIR registered at
- Sector 11 police station
- Financial assistance
- Rs 16 lakh
- Job offered
- Electrician at Panjab University
- Protests
- Students staged a ‘dharna’ demanding accountability
