Third-Year B.Sc Student from Telangana Dies After Falling From Eighth Floor At LPU

September 11, 2026

Phagwara: A student died after falling from the eighth floor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara on Thursday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Lakshmi, a resident of Telangana, was a third-year B.Sc. student and was living in the hostel.

The incident occurred around 12 noon on Thursday in Block No. 57. A loud noise suddenly resonated on campus. Nearby students and security personnel rushed to the scene. The student was found seriously injured.

Arrangements were made to immediately transport her to the hospital, but his life could not be saved. Upon receiving the information, police arrived at the scene and began an investigation. The police have taken the body into custody and sent it for a postmortem.

No suicide note was found at the scene.

Information given to the relatives of the deceased

The deceased’s family in Telangana has been informed of the incident. Police say their statements will be recorded once the family arrives in Punjab and further legal action will be taken. The body is currently being held at the Civil Hospital mortuary.

Police questioned the student’s friends and classmates

As part of the investigation, police are gathering information from the student’s friends, classmates, and other students she was in contact with at the hostel. Investigating officers are trying to determine whether the student was suffering from personal problems or other issues.

waiting for postmortem report

The police administration has clarified that the post-mortem will be conducted only in the presence of the family members. Only after the detailed post-mortem report is received will the medical time of death and other technical aspects of the case be confirmed. The police are engaged in an impartial investigation of the case from every possible angle.