Tragic Drowning of Amity University Student Sparks Grief and Questions
‘Don’t know why he went into the water’: Shock and grief in family of student
The Indian Express
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The family of Harshit Bhatt, a student at Amity University in Noida, India, is in mourning after his drowning. Despite knowing how to swim, the circumstances surrounding his decision to enter deep water remain unclear, especially as friends reported he wanted to celebrate after exams. Investigations are ongoing.
- 01Harshit Bhatt, an Amity University student, drowned under unclear circumstances.
- 02His family is shocked, noting he knew how to swim.
- 03Friends indicated they wanted to celebrate after exams, despite some papers remaining.
- 04Several bottles of beer were found at the site, prompting police investigations.
- 05Harshit was the eldest child in his family, which includes a younger sister.
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The family of Harshit Bhatt, a student at Amity University in Noida, India, is grappling with grief following his tragic drowning. Harshit's mother expressed confusion about why he entered deep water, emphasizing that he was a capable swimmer. Reports indicate that he and his friends had performed well on their exams and sought to celebrate, despite still having some papers left to take. A police investigation has revealed that multiple bottles of beer were discovered at the scene, raising further questions about the events leading up to the incident. Harshit, who lived in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, has a younger sister, and his father, a retired defense officer, was in Jammu at the time of the incident. The family is left searching for answers as they mourn their loss.
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This incident raises concerns about student safety and the influence of alcohol during celebrations.
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