Surat Doctor Death: Two Female Doctors Arrested as Police Crack Down on Ragging and Harassment

Khatodara police have arrested two female doctors from Bhavnagar and Rajula in connection with the tragic death of resident doctor Dr Harsh Pandya at the New Civil Hospital campus in Surat, officials said.

Dr Pandya died by suicide inside the New PG Hostel on August 8. Following the incident, a fact-finding committee and a medical panel were established by hospital authorities. After the panel's preliminary report confirmed instances of ragging, the victim's father registered a formal complaint on August 15 under relevant sections concerning abetment of suicide and atrocities.

WhatsApp Chats and Committee Reports Anchor Police Action

Police identified the arrested women as 25-year-old Dikshita Ghevariya from Bhavnagar and 27-year-old Hina Bhut from Rajula, following a thorough investigation into the four accused individuals named in the case.

Investigators relied heavily on the institutional ragging committee report along with recovered WhatsApp chats and communication records. The digital evidence revealed that the victim faced targeted harassment and mental torment over the preceding three to four months, following his admission to the institution between March and April. Both arrested doctors were produced before a local court within the stipulated legal timeframe.

Manhunt Underway for Two Remaining Absconding Accused

Law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to trace the two remaining suspects, identified as Anuj Maheshwari and Nirali Vasawe, who remain at large.

The absconding accused previously sought legal recourse through anticipatory bail and quashing petitions while evading authorities by staying at the residences of acquaintances and relatives. Police teams have widened their search operations to secure their immediate apprehension as the investigation continues.