Telangana: Medical student, battling for life after suicide bid over suspected ragging, dies

The junior medical student of Warangal’s Kakatiya Medical Collaboration, who was earlier admitted to hospital following the suicide bid on February 22 died on Sunday night.

The student who was admitted to Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, passed away at around 9:10 p.m. local time on Sunday.

After the demise of the student, the NIMS hospital issued a statement saying, “In continuation to the health update of Dr Preethi, despite continues efforts of Multidisciplinary team of Specialist Doctors, she could not be saved and (was) declared dead on 26/02/2023 at 9:10 pm.”

On February 22, the junior doctor who allegedly attempted to kill herself by self-administering some injections at the college, the police commissioner revealed.

As per doctors, she was undergoing a treatment at NIMS, Hyderabad and her condition was reported to be critical.

In his statement, commisioner added, “She was last seen at the emergency OP while she was on duty and later, she left her room informing other doctors that she was experiencing a headache and stomach ache. She was later found in an unconscious state.”