- January 19, 2023
PhD scholar killed by car near IIT gate | Delhi News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Ashraf Nawaz Khan was to leave for England in February for his post-doctoral studies. The 30-yearold scholar from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, had arranged a small celebration with friends and seniors on Wednesday. Instead, his friends and family gathered at the JP Narayan Apex Trauma Centre at AIIMS on Monday to receive his body.
“I can’t forget the bright smile when he told us about being admitted to a university in England,” said friend Puspender Kumar.
Abhishek, another friend, saidKhan was a bright student and had two patents in his name. “He asked us to gather at the campus canteen on Wednesday to celebrate his achievement, but it didn’t happen,” said Abhishek as another friend, Nikita, said in a choked voice, “His career was about to start, but all his dreams have been crushed. “
Khan got admission in IIT in 2015, completed his MTech course and got enrolled in the PhD programme. He was so dedicated to his studies that a friend said he often skipped dinner if he was engaged in work. He was the sole income earner for his family back in Bihar and sent home a portion of his scholarship money. “Ashraf’s father recently suffered a brain haemorrhage. His mother is a heart patient. He was the only son among their four children,” revealed Jafeer Khan, a relative. The father, before his debilitating condition, was a small-time farmer who laboured to send his son to IIT. “His father wanted to live with his son in Delhi and wanted to buy a house once Khan got a job,” added Jafeer.
According to kin, Khan had returned from England two months ago after participating in a conference. He was scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia and Dubai to participate in some conferences before making his way to university in England. “This is the sad ending of a bright future,” one of the relatives mourned.
Wanting the strictest punishment meted out to the driver who hit Khan and caused his death, one of his friends said no one should be allowed to drive at high speed in the proximity of an academic institution.
In a statement on Wednesday, IIT Delhi said that the institute community mourned the loss of its student. “We are also praying for the quick recovery of Ankur Shukla. The institute is providing all necessary support to the families of both students,” the statement said.
“I can’t forget the bright smile when he told us about being admitted to a university in England,” said friend Puspender Kumar.
Abhishek, another friend, saidKhan was a bright student and had two patents in his name. “He asked us to gather at the campus canteen on Wednesday to celebrate his achievement, but it didn’t happen,” said Abhishek as another friend, Nikita, said in a choked voice, “His career was about to start, but all his dreams have been crushed. “
Khan got admission in IIT in 2015, completed his MTech course and got enrolled in the PhD programme. He was so dedicated to his studies that a friend said he often skipped dinner if he was engaged in work. He was the sole income earner for his family back in Bihar and sent home a portion of his scholarship money. “Ashraf’s father recently suffered a brain haemorrhage. His mother is a heart patient. He was the only son among their four children,” revealed Jafeer Khan, a relative. The father, before his debilitating condition, was a small-time farmer who laboured to send his son to IIT. “His father wanted to live with his son in Delhi and wanted to buy a house once Khan got a job,” added Jafeer.
According to kin, Khan had returned from England two months ago after participating in a conference. He was scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia and Dubai to participate in some conferences before making his way to university in England. “This is the sad ending of a bright future,” one of the relatives mourned.
Wanting the strictest punishment meted out to the driver who hit Khan and caused his death, one of his friends said no one should be allowed to drive at high speed in the proximity of an academic institution.
In a statement on Wednesday, IIT Delhi said that the institute community mourned the loss of its student. “We are also praying for the quick recovery of Ankur Shukla. The institute is providing all necessary support to the families of both students,” the statement said.
