1st-year MBBS student of Chirayu Medical College hangs self in hostel room

Bhopal: In a tragic incident, a first-year MBBS student of Chirayu Medical College and Hospital was found hanging in her hostel room on Monday morning. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.

Speaking to PTI, the police informed, "A 22-year-old MBBS student of a private medical college in Bhopal committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling fan in the girls' hostel on Monday. The body of the student, identified as ***, was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room this morning with rope... Originally from Khargone, she was a first-year student of Chirayu Medical College and Hospital situated under the Khajuri police station limits."

According to police officials, no suicide note was found during the search of the room. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has also examined the room. Her laptop and mobile phone have been confiscated. The police are obtaining call details from the mobile to determine the last person she spoke to, reports FPJ.

As per FPJ report, she had gone to bed Sunday night, however she didn't come out of the room till late Monday morning. The warden went to check on her and despite the repeated knocks on her door, there was no response from inside. Sensing something fishy, the warden informed the staff. A carpenter was called to break open the door of the room. The entire staff and students were shocked to see her hanging.

The student's body was found hanging from the ceiling fan by a scarf tied as a noose. Following this, the police were informed of the incident. The police took custody of the body and placed it in the mortuary of Hamidia Hospital. 

"No suicide note has been found from the spot," a police official told PTI, adding that a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

The police are waiting for the arrival of her family members, he said, adding that the exact reason behind the medico taking the extreme step is not known yet.