The tranquil atmosphere of Kurukshetra University turned into a scene of mourning and anger today as students took to the streets to protest what they described as a “preventable tragedy.”
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The Incident: The deceased student (name withheld/under identification), a resident of the university hostel, had reportedly complained of severe health issues (suspected chest pain or sudden fever) late last night. Fellow students claim that the university’s medical response was sluggish and that the primary health center lacked life-saving equipment.
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Allegations of Negligence: * Response Time: Students alleged that it took over 30 minutes to arrange an ambulance.
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Staff Accountability: The protesters claimed that the doctor on duty was either unavailable or failed to recognize the severity of the student’s symptoms.
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The Candle March: Starting from the Third Gate and moving toward the Vice-Chancellor’s office, hundreds of students walked in silence with flickering candles. “We lost a friend because of a system that cares more about bureaucracy than life. This march is for justice and for ensuring no other student faces this,” said a protest leader.
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Demands for Reform:
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Judicial Inquiry: A fair probe into the medical staff’s actions on the night of the incident.
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24/7 Advanced Life Support: Immediate stationing of a fully equipped ALS ambulance on campus.
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Specialist Availability: Deployment of specialist doctors at the university health center during night shifts.
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Administration Response: While the university administration has expressed grief over the loss, they have urged students to maintain peace. A spokesperson stated that a preliminary committee has been formed to look into the logs of the medical center and the timeline of the treatment provided.
Campus Atmosphere: Security has been beefed up near the administrative block. Student unions have warned of a complete university “lockdown” if a transparent report is not tabled within the next 48 hours.
