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London: Indian Cheesta Kochhar, 33, died in a road accident in London. Chista, who is pursuing her PhD at the London School of Economics, was riding home on a bicycle when a lorry (truck) hit her bicycle. Cheesta's husband was walking a few meters ahead of her. Her husband Prashant is a software engineer.
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 had worked with him in the Life Program at NITI Aayog. He wrote in the post, “Chesta Kochhar worked with me in the #LIFE program at @NITIAayog. She was in the #Nudge Unit and did a PhD in Behavioral Sciences at #LSE. He died in a horrific traffic incident.” .while cycling in London.” She was brilliant, smart 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 driver of the lorry cooperated in the investigation. Let us tell you that no one has been arrested yet in this case.
Cheesta 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 his intelligence and hard work.
Chiest studied economics at Delhi University and later at Chicago, Ashoka and Pennsylvania universities.
The family is considering bringing the dead body to India
His father is in London. Giving information about his daughter's death in a social media post, he wrote, 'My daughter was not only smart and hardworking, but also kind. “We are considering whether we should take his ashes back to India or not,” his father said.
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.