India, March 26 -- Amid mounting protests by students following the death of a student, 23, at the College of Agriculture, Pune, days after he suffered a severe electric shock from a water cooler on campus; the vice-chancellor (VC) of Mahatma Phule Krushi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Vilas Kharche, has ordered a detailed inquiry to be conducted by a committee constituted for the purpose, not to mention safety audits to be carried out across all college campuses in 10 districts.

Kharche said, "We have spoken with the protesting students and heard their demands. A committee has been formed under the dean, Mahanand Mane, to conduct a detailed inquiry. Appropriate action will be taken."

Kharche added that financial support was extended during...