Kanpur Student Dies in Campus Construction Accident, Protests Lead to Police Action

In Kanpur's Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, a final-year BCA student named Prakhar died after colliding with a JCB machine during campus construction. The incident sparked large student protests demanding accountability and improved safety measures. The demonstration escalated, leading to clashes with police and a lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Authorities are investigating the incident amid concerns over construction safety protocols on campus.