Kolkata nurse found dead inside NRS hospital toilet, police launch investigation
A 30-year-old nurse, Rupali Burman, was found dead inside a toilet at Kolkata's NRS Medical College and Hospital. Police and the health department are investigating
PTC Web Desk: A 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a toilet at Nilratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRS) in Kolkata on Wednesday night. A police investigation has been launched, besides a separate probe by the state health department.
The deceased nurse has been identified as Rupali Burman, who was posted in the hospital's gynaecology department.
The police had to force open the locked toilet door after repeated attempts to get a response from inside failed.
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Police sources said she entered the restroom at around 10:20 pm.
When she did not return, her colleagues began calling out to her at around 10:27 pm. There was no response from inside. Staff members concerned eventually alerted the police and the locked door was forced open. The nurse was found lying unconscious on the floor.
Her colleagues immediately placed her on a trolley and tried to get her medical assistance. However, she died before a doctor could attend to her.
The body was subsequently recovered from the restroom and sent for a post-mortem examination. The exact cause of death has not yet been established.
Police officials said there is currently no confirmed evidence to conclude that the death was a suicide.
The Kolkata Police have taken over the investigation through the DD Homicide Department. Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Kunal Agarwal said the matter came to light at around 10:30 pm. He confirmed that the nurse worked in the hospital's gynaecology department and said the post-mortem examination would be conducted to determine the cause of death. A forensic team is also being sent to the hospital to examine the scene and collect evidence.
A CCTV camera is reportedly installed outside the restroom where the nurse was found. Sources said the camera captured the sequence of events surrounding her movement into the restroom.
The police have already taken possession of the footage and are examining it to establish the timeline leading up to her death.
Besides police investigation, the West Bengal Health Department has also initiated a separate inquiry into the incident. An investigation committee has been formed and has been asked to submit its report to the health department within seven days.