Pune: MBA Student Dies After Electric Shock Incident At Agriculture College
Pune: MBA Student Dies After Electric Shock Incident At Agriculture College
Pune, March 25, 2026: A 23-year-old MBA (Agri-Business Management) student died on Tuesday after succumbing to injuries caused by an electric shock he suffered at a government-run agriculture college in Pune.
The deceased, identified as Chaitanya Kundlik Chavan from Beed district’s Ashti, had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital since the incident on March 14.
According to police, the incident took place in the college mess when Chavan attempted to drink water from a cooler after dinner. An accidental death case is being registered, and further investigation will determine accountability.
Preliminary accounts from students indicate that the water cooler was malfunctioning. Chavan reportedly tried to reconnect its power supply, and upon touching the tap, received a severe electric shock that left him immobilised. Fellow students attempted to help but were unable to intervene until the electricity supply was switched off. He briefly regained consciousness before collapsing again.
Students also highlighted that footwear is not allowed inside the mess, which may have increased the impact of the electric shock.
Chavan’s father, a small-scale farmer, said he was informed about the incident later that night and rushed to Pune. The student was admitted to Jehangir Hospital, where doctors reportedly found significant brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Medical officials stated that the patient was brought in an unresponsive condition without a pulse or breathing. Emergency procedures, including CPR and advanced cardiac life support, were administered. Despite efforts, he passed away on Tuesday afternoon. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
State electrical authorities noted that proper safety mechanisms, such as protective tripping devices, are essential to prevent such incidents. Officials indicated that the absence or failure of such systems may have contributed to the tragedy, stressing that institutions must strictly adhere to safety standards.
