25-year-old BSc student run over by train in Pilibhit

PILIBHIT: A 25-year-old student pursuing BSc at Rohilkhand university died after being run over by the Pilibhit-Shahjahanpur passenger train near Narayanpur village under Barkhera police station limits on Monday.

Priyanshu Swaroop, a resident of Patrasia village, went out for a morning walk. The circumstances leading to the accident are yet to be determined. Railway guard DK Verma handed over the body to the family. SHO Rajveer Singh Parmar said, “The body could not be sent for autopsy as police were not informed about the incident by either the railways or his family.” Keshav Agarwal

Farmer dies, 2 injured in lightning strike in Pilibhit

A farmer died and two others were seriously injured in a lightning strike in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred when several villagers sought shelter under a tree during a sudden downpour. The victims were immediately taken to a community health center, where one person was declared dead. The injured women are currently receiving treatment and are reported to be in serious condition. The affected families will receive financial support, including compensation from the State Disaster Response Fund.

Kolkata: 28-year-old Dhakuria ophthalmologist dies of dengue, family donates body

A 28-year-old doctor in Kolkata died from dengue after battling the infection for three days. The ophthalmologist had undergone a kidney transplant in 2013 and had other health complications. He was admitted to the hospital after his platelet count dropped severely. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to dengue haemorrhagic fever and multi-organ failure. His family donated his corneas and body. The doctor was known for his dedication to his patients and his colleagues mourned his loss. The local residents expressed fear as many were suffering from dengue.