Tragic: Final year student of Balangir Medical College dies under Treatment

Balangir: In an unfortunate incident, a final-year medical student of Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital, Balangir passed away while undergoing treatment.

The deceased, who has been identified as Srikanta, was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of severe loose motion and vomiting. He was rushed to the hospital at around midnight.

He was a resident of Madhapur under Athamallick block in the Angul district. However, the cause of death is yet to be ascertained and the local police authorities are currently investigating the matter. 

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As per a news report by argus, the medical student suddenly fell ill after participating in a feast organized by final-year students the night before his death. Following this, he was immediately taken to the hospital around midnight due to severe loose motion and vomiting but, unfortunately, could not be saved.

After being informed about the incident, the local police reached the spot and commenced the probe. The police are investigating the case to ascertain the circumstances surrounding Srikanta's death. Further information is expected to provide more clarity on the situation.

Meanwhile, the latest media report by Pragativadi adds that the body of the deceased medical student has been handed over to his parents. 

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that a 21-year-old young doctor met an untimely demise due to a venomous snakebite on the outskirts of Tumkur shortly after receiving his MBBS degree at the convocation ceremony.

His dream of becoming a practising doctor shattered after he met with this unfortunate incident while returning from the convocation ceremony. While walking near a parking lot close to his room at around 11 pm, he was bitten by a venomous snake which put his life to an end.

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