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Medical student jumps off Sassoon hospital building, dies
A first year student at BJ Medical College jumped off from the Sassoon General Hospital building on Wednesday morning
A first year student at BJ Medical College jumped off from the Sassoon General Hospital building on Wednesday morning. Police said initial probe reveals that depression could be the reason for taking the extreme step.
Police said that the student jumped off from the third floor of the building at around 10:30 am and was grievously hurt. She died while undergoing treatment at around 4:30 pm.
The victim was a resident of Sinhagad Road area.
“The identity of the deceased was established with the help of the mobile phone she was carrying, and her parents were informed. A preliminary probe revealed that she was depressed,” said Ravi Gawade, assistant police inspector.
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