Dimrapal Medical College MBBS student found dead

Jagdalpur: In an unfortunate incident, a first-year medical student at Dimrapal Medical College, Jagdalpur, died by suicide after allegedly hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his hostel room. The deceased from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, had come to Jagdalpur to pursue his medical studies and was staying in the hostel. The police found no suicide note during the preliminary investigation. At present, the reason behind his death is unclear. Also read- FAIMA launches 365-day mental health support for medical professionals As per Amar Ujala report, the incident came to light when his roommate saw him hanging from the noose. Immediately, with the help of other students, he was brought down and taken to the hospital, but the doctors declared him dead. Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot, registered a case, and sent the body for postmortem. The family of the deceased has been informed, and further investigation is in progress. The incident has once again raised serious concerns about the mounting stress and mental health challenges faced by medical students, aspirants and doctors. Medical Dialogues earlier reported that a 22-year-old MBBS student at Manipal Tata Medical College (TMMC), died by suicide, allegedly by consuming poison. His tragic death came amid a spate of four suicides reported in the steel city within 24 hours. Previously, to prevent suicide and promote mental well‑being among medical professionals, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has launched a dedicated 365-day Mental Health Redressal Helpline (MHRH). This helpline aims to support doctors, medical students, and healthcare workers facing stress and mental health challenges. The helpline will be available 20 hours daily, seven days a week, and will be managed by a dedicated team of psychiatrists who will cater to the mental health needs of the medical professionals to ensure that residents receive timely, professional, and confidential support.