MAMC MD medico found dead in hostel, probe launched
New Delhi: In a tragic incident, an MD medico of Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) was found dead yesterday hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room.
While the police investigating the case suspect suicide, no suicide note has been recovered from the spot. Initial reports suggest that the incident may be a case of suicide, though authorities have yet to confirm the cause of death.
The medico was reportedly undergoing treatment for psychiatric disorder.
Speaking to PTI, the police officials informed, "A 30-year-old medical student allegedly committed suicide at the Maulana Azad Medical College in Central Delhi. The body of *** *** was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room on Tuesday evening."
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The deceased medico has been identified as a first-year student of MD (Doctor of Medicine).
He was under treatment for psychiatric disorder, a police officer said, adding that no suicide note has been found.
"Information was received regarding suicide in the Old Resident Doctors' Hostel at MAMC. It was found that a 30-year-old male *** who was a student at Maulana Azad Medical College studying in MD in 1st year has committed suicide. He was under treatment for psychiatric disorder," the Delhi Police stated, as per news agency ANI.
The family members of the deceased have been informed and further probe is underway, the officials added.
Earlier this month, a 34-year-old neurosurgeon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), reportedly died by suicide due to an alleged overdose of medication at his home in Gautam Nagar. A suicide note was discovered at the scene, in which the doctor stated that he was ending his life of his own volition and did not hold anyone responsible for his death. The note also mentioned a dispute with his wife, who had left for her maternal home for Raksha Bandhan.
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