The mortal remains of Jyoti, a 26-year-old research scholar at Panjab University who died from electrocution on the campus, were cremated at her native village of Kakrala in Mahendragarh district. The university has announced financial assistance of Rs 16 lakh for her family and a job for her brother.
Jyoti's Cremation and Family Support
According to The Tribune, Jyoti's body was brought to the village and cremated in the evening. Sunder Lal, husband of Kakrala sarpanch Neelam Devi, confirmed that Panjab University authorities have approved financial assistance of Rs 16 lakh for the family and a job for her brother. The government and the Red Cross have also extended some financial support to her family.
Family's Grief and Jyoti's Aspirations
Jyoti's father Ravinder, brother Pawan, and cousin Dev Kumar shared that Jyoti was good at studies and wanted to become a scientist. The family's loss has been deeply felt in the community.
"Jyoti's body was brought to the village today and cremated in the evening. The Panjab University authorities have approved financial assistance of Rs 16 lakh for the family of the deceased and a job for her brother." — Sunder Lal, husband of Kakrala sarpanch Neelam Devi, as quoted by The Tribune
Investigation and University Response
According to Hindustan Times, an FIR has been lodged over the death of the PhD scholar. The university has offered Rs 16 lakh aid and a job to a family member. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda also commented on the incident.
Our Take: A Tragic Loss and a Necessary Response
This is a heartbreaking incident. A young scholar with dreams of becoming a scientist lost her life in a preventable accident on a university campus. While the financial aid and job offer provide some relief to the grieving family, it cannot replace a life. In our view, this tragedy should prompt a thorough investigation into campus safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Universities must ensure that their infrastructure is safe for all students and staff.