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AIIMS-Jodhpur Doctor Found Dead in Washroom
23 Sep
Summary
- A first-year postgraduate resident doctor was found dead in a hospital washroom.
- Police suspect suicide, with syringes found near the deceased.
- The doctor was on duty and found unconscious during a break.
A first-year postgraduate resident doctor at AIIMS-Jodhpur has been found dead in a hospital washroom, with authorities suspecting suicide. The deceased, identified as Dr. Raj Nilesh Yadav, 31, was a resident in the Department of Anaesthesia.
Dr. Yadav was on duty in the operation theatre on Tuesday. During a break around 1 pm, he entered a washroom but did not return to his duties. Colleagues, unable to locate him, heard his phone ringing from inside the washroom. The door was broken open to reveal Dr. Yadav lying unconscious on the floor.
Syringes were discovered near Dr. Yadav, leading to the suspicion of a lethal drug overdose. Police have informed his family and are awaiting the post-mortem report. No suicide note has been found, but his mobile phone and other evidence are being examined by a forensic team.
