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Four Doctors Suspended After PG Student's Suicide in Surat

Aug 10, 2026
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4 doctors suspended over harassment after PG student dies by suicide in Surat

## Incident Overview

In Surat, four senior doctors have been suspended for six months following the suicide of Harsh Pandya, a 30-year-old postgraduate medical student. Pandya, who was a resident doctor in the Microbiology Department at New Civil Hospital, was found dead in his hostel room.

## Allegations and Investigation

The suspension comes amid allegations of ragging and harassment by the senior doctors. Authorities are investigating whether these factors contributed to Pandya's death. The Gujarat Health Minister has ordered a high-level inquiry to examine potential mental or physical harassment.

## Details of the Incident

Pandya was scheduled for emergency duty but did not report. When attempts to contact him failed, his room was found locked from the inside. Upon entry, he was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan. His father was informed by a friend of the situation.

## Official Response

A committee has been formed to investigate the allegations, with a report initially requested within 24 hours. The Health Minister has assured that strict action will be taken if evidence of misconduct is found. Investigators are currently gathering statements from those at the hostel to understand the circumstances leading up to the incident.

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