Surat resident doctor dies by suicide at government medical college

Ahmedabad: In yet another incident in less than two months, a resident doctor at Surat government medical college allegedly died by suicide on Thursday. Officials said the reason behind the death was not immediately known.

Officials said that third year resident doctor, Yogendra D Prajapati, of Anatomy department at Surat's New Civil Hospital allegedly slit his wrist with a sharp object. The incident occurred at the dissection room on Thursday afternoon.

Speaking to reporters, hospital superintendent Dr Parul Vadgamahe was found in the dissection hall from where he was brought to the emergency department. She said that Prajapati was already dead when he was brought to the emergency room.

Vadgamahe said police were informed immediately to find out what could be the reason behind the tragic incident. According to officials, no reason was found immediately as they were still investigating.

Dr Jayesh Brahmbhatt, dean of the medical college, said that the department had not received any sorts of complaint about the student.