Medical student in Prayagraj dies by suicide after injecting poisonous substance
Press Trust of India | September 29, 2024 | 02:38 PM IST | 1 min read
The student was pursuing a master of surgery at the government-run Moti Lal Nehru Medical College in Prayagraj.
NEW DELHI: A 28-year-old Master of Surgery student of the government-run Moti Lal Nehru Medical College here allegedly ended his life in his car at a hospital associated with the college, police said on Sunday. DCP (city) Abhishek Bharti said that on Saturday night, doctors of SRN Hospital informed the police that Dr Kartikeya Srivastava (28), working in the same hospital, had committed suicide.
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A resident of Kotdwar in Uttarakhand, Dr Kartikeya Srivastava took the extreme step by allegedly injecting himself with a poisonous substance, ACP Kotwali Manoj Kumar Singh said. The field unit, dog squad and surveillance team have been called to the spot and evidence is being collected, the DCP 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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