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Punjab Police Investigate Professor After Aerospace Engineer’s Death at Phagwara University

Authorities have registered a case and are recording statements following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide by the victim’s family.

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The 21-year-old girl had reached the Phagwara university to collect some certificates when she took the extreme step.

Overview

  • Akanksha, a 21-year-old aerospace engineer from Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide on May 17 at Lovely Professional University's hostel in Phagwara.
  • The victim’s family accuses a married professor of harassing her with false marriage promises, claiming this led to her death.
  • Punjab Police have registered a case after receiving a written representation from the family and are investigating the allegations of abetment to suicide.
  • Karnataka's Chief Secretary and Health Minister have urged Punjab authorities to ensure a thorough investigation, citing concerns of a cover-up.
  • A postmortem was conducted by a three-member board of doctors, and statements from both parties involved are being recorded as part of the ongoing inquiry.