25-year-old Bhopal nurse kills self with overdose of anesthesia

Bhopal: In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old nurse at a private hospital in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after injecting herself with an overdose of anesthesia in a hostel room.
The deceased has been identified as Vishakha Kahar, a resident of the Narmadapuram district. She was a nurse at Narmada hospital.
The incident occurred on Saturday night at around 9. 30 pm when Vishakha was alone in her room and allegedly killed herself by taking an overdose of anesthesia.
Her colleague, Pooja staying in the next room, was shocked to discover Vishaka lying unconscious on her bed. When Pooja entered the room to check Vishaka's condition, she saw Vishaka had committed suicide.
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She immediately informed hospital management and Vishaka was rushed to the hospital. She was admitted to the ICU but was declared dead by the doctors moments later. Following this, the police were informed.
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