Sun, 9 Aug, 2026, 05:29 pm
Reported by Devdiscourse
In response to the tragic suicide of a resident doctor at Surat New Civil Hospital, the Gujarat State Government has swiftly mobilized to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has mandated a thorough inquiry, as reported by the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office.
An investigative committee has been assembled under the joint leadership of the Civil Hospital Dean and Superintendent to delve into the suicide case with diligence. Ensuring transparency in the process, the Additional Director of Medical Education in Gandhinagar, Sachde, will directly oversee the investigation. Officials have been instructed by Minister Pansheriya to ensure comprehensive accountability; those implicated in any form of ragging, mental harassment, or negligence will face stringent legal and administrative repercussions.
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