The IIT community mourns the untimely demise of a distinguished academician. In a tragic turn of events, the Dean of Student Affairs and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIT Kanpur, Sameer Khandekar collapsed during a speech on Friday evening and passed away.
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00:00 The IIT community mourns the untimely demise of a distinguished academician.
00:06 In a tragic turn of events, the Dean of Student Affairs and Head of the Mechanical Engineering
00:10 Department at IIT Kanpur, Sameer Khandekar, collapsed during a speech on Friday evening
00:17 and passed away.
00:18 The incident took place at the IIT's auditorium during an alumni meeting.
00:23 Professor Khandekar was addressing the audience on health-related matters.
00:27 Witnesses report that his final words were a poignant reminder, "Take care of your health."
00:32 Professor Khandekar, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, had been actively engaged with the institute
00:37 and its students.
00:38 He collapsed on stage after his voice started wavering.
00:42 Witnesses even noted profuse sweating before he succumbed.
00:46 Initially some thought that it was an emotional moment, but it became apparent that it was
00:50 a grave health issue.
00:51 The professor was rushed to the cardiology institute where unfortunately he was declared
01:01 dead upon arrival.
01:03 Professor Khandekar, aged 55, had battled health issues related to cholesterol in 2019
01:08 and had been undergoing treatment since then.
01:12 Beyond his academic pursuits, Professor Khandekar was known for his active involvement with
01:16 students including a recent visit to Sopan Ashram where he spoke to students about science
01:21 and shared invaluable tips just days before the unfortunate incident.
01:26 The alumni meet, attended by distinguished personalities such as noted physicist Professor
01:30 Harish Chandra Verma, has left the IIT community in shock.
01:34 The news has reverberated through the campus with students, faculty and alumni grappling
01:39 with the sudden loss of a respected academician.
01:42 Professor Khandekar's final rites will take place after the arrival of his son, Prabha
01:47 Khandekar, who is currently studying in Cambridge University.
01:50 Born in Jabalpur, Professor Sameer Khandekar earned his B.Tech from IIT Kanpur and pursued
01:55 a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Germany.
01:57 In 2020, he assumed the role of the head of the Mechanical Engineering department, leaving
02:02 behind a legacy of dedication to education and well-being.
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