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Doctor found dead in Surat's New Civil Hospital after alleged suicide
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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A doctor was discovered dead at New Civil Hospital in Surat after a third‑year anatomy student reportedly cut his wrist with a sharp object, officials said.
Surat, Gujarat – Hospital officials confirmed that a doctor was found dead at the New Civil Hospital on Monday following an apparent suicide. According to preliminary reports, a third‑year anatomy student allegedly used a sharp object to cut the doctor's wrist, leading to fatal injuries.
The incident prompted an immediate response from the hospital's emergency team, but the victim could not be revived despite resuscitation attempts. Police and forensic teams have been called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Hospital administration has announced a temporary suspension of all non‑essential activities while the investigation proceeds, and counseling services are being offered to staff and students affected by the tragedy.
Authorities have not released the identity of the doctor or the student involved, pending formal inquiries. The case is being treated as a potential criminal act, and further details will be released as the investigation unfolds.
The incident has raised concerns about mental health support and safety protocols within medical institutions across the state.
The incident prompted an immediate response from the hospital's emergency team, but the victim could not be revived despite resuscitation attempts. Police and forensic teams have been called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Hospital administration has announced a temporary suspension of all non‑essential activities while the investigation proceeds, and counseling services are being offered to staff and students affected by the tragedy.
Authorities have not released the identity of the doctor or the student involved, pending formal inquiries. The case is being treated as a potential criminal act, and further details will be released as the investigation unfolds.
The incident has raised concerns about mental health support and safety protocols within medical institutions across the state.