NALSAR student Sahastranshu Pandey dies, inquiry ordered
HYDERABAD: A final-year BA LLB student of NALSAR University, Sahastranshu Pandey, died on the campus after suddenly collapsing on the night of September 21, 2025.
The university suspended all classes until October 1, with academic activity set to resume on October 6. Officials said an independent inquiry, including external members, would examine the sequence of events that led to the student’s death.
According to police, Pandey was first taken to a private hospital on Alwal main road and later shifted to another hospital at Suchitra junction, where doctors declared him “brought dead.” After consultations with his parents, the body was taken to Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Shamirpet police said they were informed by a faculty member over the phone. “Since the student’s family did not raise suspicion, the body was shifted to Raipur,” police said. No post-mortem was conducted.
University clarifies sequence of events
In a statement, Vice Chancellor Srikrishna Deva Rao said reports linking the death to Onam celebrations on September 20 were inaccurate.
The university said Pandey had been watching a movie with friends when he suddenly lost consciousness. His friends attempted to revive him and called the university health centre. Students alleged that the duty doctor failed to provide emergency care and delayed attending to the student.
During the ambulance journey, students claimed the doctor was unable to operate the oxygen cylinder and asked the driver for help. Friends continued efforts to resuscitate Pandey until they reached hospital. Doctors there declared him dead.
The statement said that, at his parents’ request, no post-mortem was conducted. The body was later transported to Raipur with university assistance. The university added that local police and the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, who is the ex-officio Chancellor, were informed of the incident.
The Vice Chancellor said lapses at the university health centre would be rectified immediately to prevent recurrence.
