Udaipur college on edge after student dies by suicide over alleged 'torture by staff'
PTC News Desk: An MBBS student at Pacific Dental College in Udaipur died by suicide in her hostel room on Thursday alleging mental harassment by college staff. A suicide note was recovered from the incident site which alleged mental torture by the college staff with students accusing the administration of unfair practices and demanding action.
According to police, the student was found hanging in her room by her roommate around 11 pm and was immediately taken to a hospital, where she was declared dead.
As the incident came to light, students staged a protest outside the college gate calling stricter action and sought justice. Students sat on dharna and blocked the main entrance of the college gate. They alleged that the administration creates pressure over attendance and examinations, leading to distress among students.
Police from Sukher station reached the spot and tried to disperse the protest, but students continued to demand justice for the victim. The case is currently under investigation.
- PTC NEWS
