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Junior doctor dies by suicide in Pune; police begin probe
A 28-year-old junior doctor working at a prominent hospital in Pune was found dead at his residence on Dhole Patil Road late Sunday night, police said
A 28-year-old junior doctor working at a prominent hospital in Pune was found dead at his residence on Dhole Patil Road late Sunday night, police said.
Originally from Gujarat, the doctor was discovered hanging in his room. A handwritten note recovered from the scene mentioned passwords to his mobile phone, ATM card, and digital wallets, along with a brief message that read, “Thanks, everyone.”
“We have registered an accidental death report at Koregaon Park police station. The exact reason for the suicide is yet to be ascertained,” said senior police inspector Sunil Thopte.
The hospital expressed grief over the incident and denied any allegations of workplace harassment that have been circulating in some sections of the media.
“We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate death of one of our resident doctors, apparently by suicide. The matter is under police investigation,” the hospital said in a statement.
It added, “Media speculation about workplace harassment is entirely baseless and incorrect...”
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the incident.
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