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Police Probe Finds No Bias in AIIMS Madurai Case
25 Oct
Summary
- Disabled AIIMS student alleged discrimination in a social media video.
- Police inquiry found no evidence to support the discrimination allegations.
- Student faced academic issues, failing multiple first-year subjects.
A disabled MBBS student at AIIMS Madurai, Arvind Kumar, alleged discrimination by faculty in a widely shared social media video, also expressing suicidal thoughts. Following the video's circulation, institution authorities initiated assessments of his well-being. A psychiatrist noted the student's prior distress and academic struggles, including repeated failures in Biochemistry and subsequent barring from Anatomy exams.
An official police inquiry investigated the discrimination claims. The student had reportedly not completed his first year three years after admission, failing two of three subjects and exhausting attempts for one. Police questioned him but found no material evidence to substantiate his allegations of bias. Based on police recommendations, the student received counselling at Government Rajaji Hospital, where he was diagnosed with stress-related issues.
AIIMS Madurai has made repeated attempts to contact the student's family to inform them of the situation and ensure support. The institution continues its efforts to reach them. Assistance for those experiencing suicidal thoughts is available via Tamil Nadu's health helpline (104) and Sneha's helpline (044-24640050).
