Delhi Doctor Found Dead in Hospital Duty Room, Suicide Note Cites Family Opposition Over Relationship
A 35 year old senior resident doctor was found dead inside a duty room at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital in Delhi's Civil Lines area on Sunday, with police recovering a note that investigators say points to personal distress.
New Delhi, July 6: A 35 year old senior resident doctor was found dead inside a duty room at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital in Delhi's Civil Lines area on Sunday, with police recovering a note that investigators say points to personal distress.
Doctor Identified As Simarpreet Singh Anand
The doctor was identified as Simarpreet Singh Anand, who was serving as a Senior Resident in the Department of Anaesthesia. He had been on night duty until July 5.
Duty Room Found Locked From Inside
After his shift ended, colleagues reportedly noticed that Duty Room No. 109 was locked from the inside. When repeated knocks went unanswered, hospital staff forcibly opened the door at around 9 am. Dr. Anand was found unconscious and was immediately shifted to the emergency department, where he was declared dead. Delhi Woman Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances Months After Marriage; Family Alleges Dowry Harassment, Murder.
Police And Forensic Teams Reach Spot
Delhi Police reached the hospital after receiving a PCR call about the incident. The room was examined by the district crime team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Rohini, as part of the investigation into the circumstances of his death. Delhi Dowry Harassment Case: 23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Jaitpur, Family Alleges Persistent Abuse by In-Laws.
Suicide Note Points To Emotional Distress
Police recovered a handwritten note and a personal diary from the room, according to The Indian Express. Investigators said the note suggested Dr. Anand had been under emotional distress, and that it referenced a relationship with a female colleague from Madhya Pradesh, with opposition from both families over caste differences said to have caused him significant anguish. Authorities are examining the contents of the note as part of the ongoing investigation.
Doctor Was From Ludhiana, Worked At Hospital For Nearly 3 Years
Originally from Ludhiana in Punjab, Dr. Anand had been working in the anaesthesia department of Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital for nearly three years.
Post Mortem Ordered, Probe Underway
Police have informed the doctor's family, and his body has been sent for post mortem examination. Forensic reports and other evidence are expected to establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.
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