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Student Drowns: Friends Accused of No Rescue Attempt
13 Apr
Summary
- FIR filed against three friends of the drowned student.
- Mother alleges friends didn't attempt rescue and delayed notification.
- Deceased was a final-year physical education student.
A 23-year-old physical education student, Harshit Bhatt, drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida, leading to an FIR against three of his friends: Krish, Himanshu, and Vyas. The complaint was filed by Bhatt's mother, Deepmala, who alleges that the friends failed to attempt a rescue and did not promptly inform her about her son's death. Bhatt had gone to an abandoned construction site with his friends after completing examinations.
Deepmala expressed suspicion about the circumstances, questioning why her son was taken to that particular location. She noted that her son was a strong swimmer and was on the verge of becoming a physical education teacher. The mother also highlighted that the post-mortem report did not indicate alcohol consumption and mentioned multiple injury marks on his body, prompting her to demand a thorough investigation into what she fears may be a murder.
Authorities are investigating the incident. The victim's mother has also urged officials to identify and secure hazardous locations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The case highlights concerns about student safety and the reporting of accidents.
