Medical student dies by suicide in Punjab's Patiala

NEW DELHI: A post graduate medical student, who hailed from Tamil Nadu, allegedly committed suicide here, police said on Saturday. She administered something "poisonous" with an injection in her hostel room, they said. Subaashini R, (29), was a student of the government medical college in Patiala.

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Superintendent of Police Sarfraz Alam said Subaashini was under depression. Her body has been kept at the mortuary of the Rajindra hospital. The post-mortem examination will be conducted after her family reaches on Sunday, police 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.