Doctor from AIIMS Bhopal and his family faced an unimaginable crisis in Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh. On March 29, 2026 Dr. K. Gopi, an anesthesiologist at AIIMS Bhopal, his wife Shankara Kumari (a nurse at the same institution) and their three year old daughter Mounika were found unconscious in a lodge room.
In Maharashtra alone, report reveals that over 300 junior resident doctors have quit their seats because the workload became unbearable. Even more heartbreaking: 25 doctors have lost their lives under the crushing pressure of continuous duty and stress. This is not just a Maharashtra story. It’s a national emergency hiding in plain sight inside every government hospital corridor.
Read MoreA young doctor forced to quit an MS Gynaecology PG seat due to alleged harassment and ragging approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court after authorities withheld his original documents and demanded a ₹30 lakh bond penalty. The court intervened and ordered the return of the documents, highlighting serious concerns about harassment, PG bond policies, and mental health in medical education.
Read MoreThe NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the suicide of an AIIMS Bhopal assistant professor allegedly linked to workplace harassment. The case has sparked debate over toxic work culture in medical institutions, institutional accountability, and the need for stronger grievance mechanisms and mental health support for doctors.
Read MoreA 35 year old government dermatologist, Dr Ashok Kumar Meena, was found dead at his residential quarters in Kekri, Ajmer. He had shared a WhatsApp status saying “Won’t see patients, please avoid unnecessary calls” before missing duty. Police suspect suicide. No note found. Investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death.
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