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Indian girl doing PHD from London School of Economics dies in road accident – ​​News India Live

Amitabh Kant expressed grief

Former CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant shared the information about his demise. Amitabh Kant said in his post on X that Chista Kochhar worked with him on the Life Program at NITI Aayog. “Chesta Kochhar worked with me on the #LIFE program at @NITIAayog. She was in the #Nudge unit and went on to do a PhD in Behavioral Sciences at #LSE. He died in a horrific traffic incident. While cycling in London,” he wrote in the post. She was bright, brilliant and brave and was always full of life. He said goodbye to this world.”

The truck driver cooperated in the investigation

He died on the spot after the accident. Chista got married a year ago. The lorry driver cooperated in the investigation. Please note that no one has been arrested yet in this case.

Chista Kochhar also worked for NITI Aayog

Born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Chista moved to London in September to pursue her PhD. Before his studies, he worked at NITI Aayog and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Chista was known for her intelligence and hard work. Chista studied economics at Delhi University and Ashoka University in Chicago, Pennsylvania.

The family is planning to bring the body to India

His father is in London. Giving information about his daughter's death, he wrote in a social media post, 'My daughter was not only intelligent and hardworking, but also kind. His father said that we are considering whether his remains should be taken back to India or not.

On 19 March, she was run over by a truck while cycling to and from LSE (where she was pursuing her PhD). This incident has completely shaken us and the family.