Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Lucknow Hostel

Lucknow:A 19-year-old law student was found dead in her hostel room in Lucknow late Saturday night. The victim, identified as Anika Rastogi, was a third-year BA LLB student at Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU).

According to police reports, Anika Rastogi was discovered lying unconscious on the floor of her hostel room. She was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at approximately 10 PM. The hospital confirmed that her death was due to cardiac arrest.

Anika Rastogi was the daughter of Sanjay Rastogi, a 1998 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Maharashtra cadre, currently serving as Inspector General at the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The university has expressed its grief over the tragic loss. In a statement, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Ms. Anika Rastogi. The entire RML family is mourning her loss, and we stand with her family in this hour of grief. Our condolences and prayers are with them.”

Police have reported no visible injuries on Anika’s body and stated that her clothes were intact. The hostel room was found locked from the inside. An investigation is underway, and further action will be determined based on the post-mortem report. As of now, the victim's family has not filed a formal police complaint.

The case remains under investigation, with authorities awaiting the post-mortem report for further insights.