CUSAT Concert Tragedy: 4 student dead; Over 60 injured

The concert, which featured playback singer Nikhita Gandhi, was held at the university's open-air auditorium during a Tech Fest. The injured students were trasported to Kalamassery Medical College and Kinder hospital for treatment. The Health Minister has assured that all necessary arrangements will be made for the victims.

A music concert organised at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on Saturday took a tragic turn when four students were killed and at least 64 were injured in a stampede. Two of the injured are in a critical condition, officials said.

The four deceased students included two girls and two boys. They were declared dead on arrival to the hospital. Three of the them were second-year engineering students identified as Athul Thampi, Ann Rufta and Sandra Thomas.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences on the death of the four students at CUSAT and called for an emergency meeting with other ministers.

"The entire state is in shock over the stampede that unfolded at CUSAT University in Ernakulam. Heartfelt condolences go out to the family members of the four students who lost their lives. Immediate and enhanced treatment facilities have been arranged for the injured. P. Rajeev, the Minister for Industries, and R. Bindu, the Minister of Higher Education, have departed for Ernakulam to assess the situation directly. A thorough investigation into the incident will commence without delay," tweeted the Chief Minister.

Vice Chancellor, Dr Sankaran told media, "As part of tech fest, a musical program was also organised. Unfortunately, the crowd was huge and there was rain. The steps created some problems and some students fell down. The number of people injured I can only tell tomorrow. More than 2,000 people attended, 2 students are critical," as reported by India Today.

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