Akshat Singh Yadav was among those who died in Delhi’s Satya Niketan building collapse.
Akshat Singh Yadav, a second-year student of Delhi University’s PGDAV College, was among those who lost their lives in Delhi’s Satya Niketan building tragedy on Sunday. After receiving news of his death, his family arrived at the AIIMS Trauma Centre in New Delhi today morning. Today, the family is holding on to that memory.
His parents were devastated seeing his body, while his sister, Lichi is in a state of shock and is unable to speak. Passionate About Swords Akshat had a keen interest in swords. When the family showed it to him during a video call, he was delighted and asked them to make sure his sister Lichi saw it before it was put away. Loved Books And Academic Competitions Family members describe Akshat as a bright student who loved reading books. Whenever he had spare money, he would buy books. He also actively participated in competitions and quiz contests. During a one-and-a-half-month break, he spent almost all his time with family, stepping out only twice with his nephew. From Family Of Four To Now Of Three Akshat is survived by his parents and sister. “People entrust their children to these buildings believing they are safe. The grieving father added that the family now has nothing left but memories of their son. Those dreams now remain unfulfilled. The tragedy has forever taken away a young son and brother from his family.
Because his ticket was already booked, his father had tried to persuade him to stay longer, but Akshat insisted he had to return to Delhi. His mother said that a sword worth Rs 2,500 had recently been delivered to their home.
“The child I carried in my womb for nine months, whom I raised in my arms, today I am looking at his body,” she said. Akshat had recently visited home during Raksha Bandhan, according to family members. Preparing For UPSC The family said he stayed away from addictions and enjoyed spending time with loved ones whenever he returned home. His grieving mother said, “Earlier we were four, now only three of us are left. We never imagined our son would be unsafe there,” he said. Referring to the recent tragedy in Nepal, he said it is difficult to understand another family’s grief until one experiences such a loss personally. Promoted Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com “Only after losing my own son do I truly understand the pain of losing a loved one,” he said. Akshat had many dreams related to his education, competitions, and UPSC preparation, according to the family.
Akshat’s family lives in Dubey Colony in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. His father works in Kota, Rajasthan, while his mother is a homemaker. Last Video Call Looking at her son’s photograph on her phone, Akshat’s mother struggled to hold back tears.
Akshat had spoken to his mother over a video call just two days before the incident. She recalled speaking to him over a video call just two days before the incident, never imagining it would be their final conversation.
Akshat’s Aspirations Highlighted by Academic Praise
Akshat’s father shared that his son consistently received praise for his academic achievements from teachers. Inspired by this recognition, Akshat expressed his ambition to become an officer, telling his father, ‘Dad, one day I will become an officer and make you proud.’
Father Demands Investigation Akshat’s father has questioned the administration over the tragedy, saying such buildings should be inspected regularly to ensure the safety of students living or studying there.
