The body of a 19-year-old law student, Anika Rastogi, was found lying on the floor of her hostel room at the Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow's Ashiyana area. Anika, a third-year LLB student, was the daughter of IPS officer Santosh Rastogi, who is currently serving as Inspector General at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi.
Anika was found unconscious in her hostel room late last night, officials said. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared her brought dead. The cause of her death remains unclear, and the Ashiyana Police have initiated an investigation.
According to initial reports, Anika had retired to her room last night and did not respond to any calls or knocks afterward. Her friends, concerned by her silence, broke open the door to her room and found her lying unconscious. The police confirmed that the room was locked from the inside, and no suspicious items were discovered.
The police stated that Anika’s clothing was intact and there were no visible injuries on her body. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The report is expected to provide crucial insights into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.
At present, the police have not received any formal complaint from the family. Further actions will be determined based on the findings of the post-mortem report.
Source: India Today