2nd year MBBS student dies after allegedly jumping from hostel building
Chennai: In a tragic incident, a second year MBBS student from a private medical college near Tiruvallur died after allegedly jumping from the fifth floor of his hostel building on campus.
The deceased has been identified as a 20-year-old student from the Thoothukudi district. He was staying in the college hostel located in Pandur village while pursuing his medical studies.
According to police officials, the incident took place on Wednesday after classes. The student reportedly fell from the fifth floor of the hostel building and suffered serious injuries.
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts by doctors, he could not be saved and was declared dead, reports DT Next.
The Tiruvallur Taluk Police have registered a case in connection with the incident. Further investigation is currently underway to find out the exact circumstances leading to his death.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that a medical student allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 12th floor of an apartment building. The incident was reported on Friday in Attavar, Karnataka. The deceased has been identified as a student at Kasturba Medical College (KMC).
The incident occurred at an apartment complex located in Attavar. It is reported that the medico had gone there to meet a friend. After signing the visitor register at the security desk, he directly proceeded to the 12th floor of the building. Before jumping, he placed his mobile phone on the ground.
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