A 21-year-old BTech student allegedly died of electrocution after coming in contact with a live iron pole while playing cricket on the IIT Patna campus. The deceased had travelled from Mumbai for a farewell programme at IIT Patna. He was also pursuing a dual-degree course at IIM Bombay.
Patna: In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old BTech student allegedly died due to electrocution on the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna campus. The incident reportedly occurred when the student, originally from Telangana, allegedly came in contact with an iron pole with live current while playing cricket on the campus grounds.
According to a report, the deceased, identified as Harshith Patnaik, had travelled from Mumbai to attend a farewell programme at IIT Patna. Harshith was a fourth-year BTech student at the institute. Along with this, he was also pursuing a dual degree course at IIM Bombay.
What Happened On The Day Of The Incident?
According to the report, the incident took place early in the morning at around 6 am when Harshith was playing cricket on the campus with his friends. While going near an iron pole after the ball fell there, he accidentally came in contact with it. The pole allegedly had a live electric current passing through it, leading to his electrocution. He collapsed on the spot.
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