The Times of India

Panjab University suspends 2 officials, PhD scholar's family to get Rs 16 lakh aid, job

Two university officials were suspended following a PhD scholar's death by electrocution. Jyoti, a microbiology scholar, died Tuesday after allegedly contacting an electric current. Students protested the incident and demanded action and compensation for the family. The university announced financial aid and a job for the deceased scholar's brother. An FIR was registered, and further investigation into the matter is underway.