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Archana Gupta, architect and author from Delhi dies due to bullet injury in the head

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Archana Gupta, who was an architect, academician and an author of the book ‘Celebrating Public Spaces of India‘ died today due to bullet injury at the back of her head. The incident took place on Monday night, the New Year eve, at a farmhouse in South Delhi. More details about the incident can be read HERE.

  • Celebrating Public Spaces of India
    Authors – Archana Gupta and Anshuman gupta
  • Celebrating Public Spaces of India
    Front Cover

The architecture fraternity in India is mourning the tragic death of the young and promising architect. The Council of Architecture also shared their condolence message today. Image below:

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