KEM PG Medico ends life by injecting self with drug at TB hospital
Doctor Suicide
Mumbai: In an unfortunate incident, a 24-year-old doctor pursuing his postgraduate degree allegedly committed suicide by injecting himself with a drug at the civic-run Tuberculosis Hospital in Sewri on Monday morning.
The doctor hailed from Jalgaon in northern Maharashtra and was pursuing an MD degree at KEM Hospital in Parel, police said.
The incident took place on Sunday when Patil was deputed on duty at TB Hospital in Sewri area of central Mumbai, he said.
On Monday morning, Patil was found unconscious in the restroom of the hospital, where two wards are reserved for patients of KEM Hospital undergoing treatment for tuberculosis, the official said.
The doctor was rushed to KEM Hospital, but declared dead, he said.
Dean Dr Sangeeta Ravat informed TOI, the doctor was a bright and highly diligent student, known for his sincerity. The Dean said he was also set to make a presentation on his thesis subject in front of the board on Monday.
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