Female MBBS student dies by suicide at college hostel
Final-year MBBS student at Bharat Ratna Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College was found hanging in her hostel room.
Press Trust of India | July 25, 2024 | 11:27 PM IST
RAJNANDGAON : A 21-year-old woman medical student allegedly committed suicide at the hostel of the Bharat Ratna Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College in Rajnandgaon city of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, police said. Kesar Godara, a final year of MBBS student hailing from Bikaner in Rajasthan, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her room, said Navratan Kashyap, station house officer, Lalbag police station.
"No suicide note was found at the spot and further investigation was underway," he added. Dean of the medical college Dr Renuka Gahine said Godara's friends went to check on her as she did not turn up for an internal examination. They raised alarm when she did not open the door despite repeated knocks and shouting. A guard peeked through the window and found her hanging, following which police were alerted, the dean said.
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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