A former employee of NITI Aayog, pursuing her PhD from the prestigious ‘London School of Economics and Political Science’ (LSE), died in a road accident in London. The name of the deceased is said to be 33 year old Cheshtha Kochhar. This accident happened with Cheshtha when she was returning home on a bicycle from the university. During this time a truck hit him. She came to London from Gurugram only last year and has been doing behavioral research since then. Kochhar’s father shared the news of her death online, however, the Metropolitan Police is yet to officially confirm the name of the victim.
Accident happened on the evening of 19 March
It is learned that the accident occurred on March 19 evening on Clerkenwell Road near the intersection of Farringdon Road. “A 33-year-old woman was found seriously injured,” police said in a statement. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died on the spot. His next of kin have been informed.” The statement said, “The lorry was stopped at the spot and its driver is cooperating with the police in the investigation.” No arrests have been made so far and the investigation is ongoing.”
Former CEO of NITI Aayog expressed grief
Amitabh Kant, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, posted on ‘She was a bright student. May God grant peace to the departed soul at His holy feet.” Before coming to London with her software engineer husband Prashant Gautam, Kochhar worked as a senior advisor at India’s National Behavioral Insights Unit for almost two years till April last year. did.
Father has not found the body yet
Director General of ‘Cellular Operators Association of India’ and father of the victim, Lieutenant General Dr SP Kochhar, said in an emotional post on ‘LinkedIn’, “I am still trying to get my daughter’s body in London. On March 19, he was crushed by a truck while returning from LSE on a bicycle.
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