What was the cause of death for the resident doctor at GMCH Nagpur?

The postmortem examination confirmed that the death of the resident doctor was a case of suicide, ruling out any foul play.

What mental health support is available for medical students at GMCH?

GMCH has a dedicated counselling cell under the 'Chhatra Manas Yojana' that provides support to resident doctors and undergraduate students through counselling and mental wellbeing initiatives.

Have there been other recent suicides among medical students in Nagpur?

Yes, last year two medical students from AIIMS Nagpur died by suicide, intensifying concerns over the mental health burden faced by medical students and resident doctors.

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Doctor's Death Ruled Suicide Amidst Stress Concerns

4 Feb

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Summary

Resident doctor's death confirmed as suicide, foul play ruled out by autopsy.
Mental health challenges among medical professionals are highlighted by the incident.
Support systems and safer work environments for doctors are being called for.

Doctor's Death Ruled Suicide Amidst Stress Concerns

A resident doctor at GMCH Nagpur, Ritwik Sagar Thakur, 26, has died by suicide, an autopsy confirmed on February 4, 2026. His death, discovered in a city hotel room, has been ruled out as foul play. Doctors clarified that blood stains found on his hands were from a nosebleed following asphyxiation, not external injuries.

Thakur had joined his postgraduate residency just six days prior to his death. While doctors noted he was experiencing mental stress, no specific reason or trigger has been identified. Central MARD general secretary Dr. Suyash Dhavane stated that their inquiry found no campus-related trigger, and Thakur appeared happy about his ophthalmology seat.

GMCH dean Dr. Raj Gajbhiye emphasized the institute's commitment to mental health, mentioning a dedicated counselling cell. This incident follows two other student suicides at AIIMS Nagpur last year, intensifying concerns over the mental health burden on medical professionals.