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ECG Tech's Tragic Death: Suicide Note Accuses Hospital Officials
13 Nov
Summary
- Technician died by suicide, citing mental harassment and forced long shifts.
- A handwritten note accused specific hospital officials by name.
- Family staged a sit-in, refusing a post-mortem and demanding action.
A 38-year-old ECG technician at Kota's JK Lon Hospital allegedly died by suicide on Friday at his residence. The technician, Satish Kumar Chandasi, was found hanging in his room.
A handwritten suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly detailed accusations of mental harassment and forced prolonged shifts by hospital officials. He claimed to have worked for 13 consecutive days without any break and alleged threats to his career if he raised objections.
Chandasi named specific hospital staff in his note, including the nursing superintendent and the hospital superintendent. He alleged that when he approached the superintendent with his grievances, he was advised to resign if he was unwilling to work the demanding schedule.
Following the discovery, Chandasi's family staged a protest at the hospital, refusing to allow a post-mortem until action was taken against the accused officials. Police have stated that a case will be registered based on the family's complaint.
