Surat New Civil Hospital Resident Doctor Kills Self, Second Such Case In Six Weeks
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A third-year Anatomy resident doctor at Surat’s New Civil Hospital died by suicide on Thursday, marking the second such case at the hospital in about six weeks.
Resident Doctor Dies At New Civil Hospital
The deceased was identified as Dr Yogendra Dilip Prajapati, a third-year resident in the Anatomy Department at Surat’s New Civil Hospital.
According to reports, Dr Prajapati died after cutting his wrist with a sharp object. Hospital staff and police reached the spot after the incident was reported.
Police have registered an accidental death case and started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Second Doctor Suicide In Six Weeks
The incident has raised concern within the hospital administration and the medical community as it comes roughly six weeks after another resident doctor died by suicide at the same institution.
In August, first-year postgraduate student Dr Harsh Pandya was found dead in his hostel room at New Civil Hospital. An anti-ragging inquiry later found allegations of verbal abuse and humiliation involving four senior resident doctors, who were suspended for six months. Police subsequently registered a case against the four doctors over alleged harassment and wrongful confinement.
The two incidents are separate, and there is no official indication that the circumstances surrounding Dr Prajapati’s death are connected to the earlier case.
Cause Under Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances that preceded Dr Prajapati’s death. No reason has been established publicly so far.
Further details are expected as investigators examine the circumstances of the incident and gather information from hospital staff and others connected with the case.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or having thoughts of self-harm, seek immediate support from a trusted person or a mental-health professional. In Gujarat, the government’s Jeevan Aastha helpline is available at 1800 233 3330.
