Cheistha Kochar, an Indian PhD student at the London School of Economics, was tragically killed when a truck ran her over when she was riding in London. She was 33 years old. On March 19, while she was on her way back to her apartment, the accident happened.Cheistha was a bright and smart individual who has worked at NITI Aayog in the past. Her unexpected death has left her family, friends, and the academic community in mourning.
She was transported to the hospital right away by her husband, Prashant, who was riding ahead of her when the accident occurred, but she was sadly unable to recover from her wounds. With a bright career ahead of her, Cheistha, the daughter of retired Lieutenant General Dr. S.P. Kochar, was pursuing a PhD in Behavioral Science.We are very saddened by her passing, and we remember her as courageous and vibrant.
This incident has sparked talks about the need for better infrastructure and safety measures to safeguard vulnerable road users and has highlighted worries about the safety of bicycles in metropolitan settings.The loss of Cheistha serves as a somber reminder of both the fleeting nature of life and the significance of driving safety awareness.