Archive · 4 Oct 2025
MSU Fine Arts Student Dies in Studio Electrocution
A young art student named Kajal died in a tragic accident at her university art studio.
She was using a heating coil, possibly to speed up a canvas-preparation process she had recently learned.
While working near an extension cord in the rain, she was electrocuted.
The university is deeply saddened and has canceled some events out of respect.
They are also taking steps to improve safety measures to prevent future incidents and offering counseling to students and staff.
Kajal Chaudhary, 22, died of electrocution in the MSU Fine Arts studio.
The incident occurred while she was working on a project involving a heating coil.
The university has announced safety reviews and counseling for students.
Chaudhary was a Masters student known for her dedication and talent.
A memorial was held, and some Navratri events were canceled.
- Who
- Kajal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old MSU Fine Arts student.
- What
- Died from electrocution while working in the studio.
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Vadodara.
- Why
- Chaudhary was using a heating coil to destarch a canvas when the incident occurred.
- Victim
- Kajal Chaudhary
- Age
- 22 years old
- Institution
- Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), Vadodara
- Department
- Fine Arts
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution
- Location
- MSU Fine Arts studio