AIIMS Nagpur student dies by suicide at her flat; police probe underway
Press Trust of India | November 13, 2025 | 05:38 PM IST | 1 min read
The deceased, identified as 25-year-old Samruddhi Pandey, was pursuing a dermatology postgraduate course and was the daughter of IPS officer Krishnakant Pandey, posted as CRPF DIG in Pune.
NEW DELHI: A first-year dermatology student at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has allegedly committed suicide in her flat in Sonegaon area in Nagpur, a police official said on Thursday. Samruddhi Pandey (25), daughter of IPS officer Krishnakant Pandey currently posted as CRPF deputy inspector-general in Pune, was found dead in her flat in Manjira Apartments, Shiv Kailash on Tuesday evening.
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"Prima facie, it seems to be a case of suicide. She was reportedly under stress for the past few days. Her roommate found the flat locked from inside. After gaining access to the flat from another entry, she found Samruddhi hanging from the ceiling fan and then alerted police," the official said. "Panchnama was conducted and post mortem report is awaited. We are also speaking to her friends to find out more details of the chain of events," he added.
If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
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