NRS Medical College doctor found dead in hostel after posting I can't take it anymore status

Kolkata: A 28-year-old junior doctor at the state-run NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was found dead in his room at a private hostel on Sunday. Shortly before his death, he had allegedly posted a WhatsApp status stating, "I can't take it anymore."

His family has alleged that he was murdered and has sought a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.  

The deceased, a resident of Nadia district, completed his MBBS at NRS Medical College in 2018 and was working at the institution as a house staff member. He was found hanging inside his hostel room in the eastern part of the city on Sunday. 

According to police, hostel authorities informed his family at around 4 pm that he had been found hanging in his room. He was subsequently taken to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Police also said that the doctor had allegedly shared a WhatsApp status shortly before his death carrying the message, "I can't take it anymore."

According to reports, his family, however, has questioned the possibility of suicide and lodged a complaint at Nagerbazar Police Station, alleging that he was murdered. They reportedly told police that he had shared several cryptic posts on social media in the days preceding his death, which they believe could indicate that he was feeling unsafe or under threat.

The hostel owner's daughter said the doctor rarely interacted with other residents. She claimed the recovered note mentioned mental stress. Police have seized his phone and sealed the room, according to a TOI report.

Police have taken up the complaint and are examining his mobile phone and social media activity to understand the circumstances leading up to his death.

A senior police officer said, "We are examining his mobile phone and social media posts. The post-mortem report will help establish the cause of death", TOI reported. 

The investigation is underway, and the post-mortem findings are expected to provide further clarity on the circumstances surrounding the doctor's death.