Noida Student's Drowning Sparks Family Allegations of Foul Play
Noida student's death: Family cries foul, police says autopsy confirms drowning
Hindustan Times
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The family of Harshit Bhatt, a 21-year-old student who drowned at an abandoned construction site in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, alleges foul play despite police confirming drowning as the cause of death. Marks on his body have raised suspicions, although no formal complaint has been filed yet.
- 01Harshit Bhatt drowned at an abandoned construction site in Noida.
- 02Police confirmed drowning as the cause of death, with sand and water found in his lungs.
- 03The family alleges foul play due to marks on his body.
- 04Bhatt was celebrating the end of exams with friends when the incident occurred.
- 05No formal complaint has been lodged by the family yet.
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Harshit Bhatt, a 21-year-old student from Ghaziabad, drowned at an abandoned construction site in Sector 94, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. His friends reported that he entered a water-filled pit to bathe after celebrating the end of their exams. The police confirmed that sand and water were found in his lungs, indicating drowning as the cause of death. However, Bhatt's family claims to have noticed black marks on his body, suggesting possible foul play. While the police have not received any formal complaint, they stated that action would be taken if one is filed. Eyewitnesses reported hearing cries for help and assisted in rescuing two other students who attempted to save Bhatt. The incident has raised concerns among the family and the community regarding safety at such sites.
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This incident raises concerns about safety at abandoned construction sites, highlighting the need for better regulations and awareness.
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