Kozhikode Medical College MBBS Student Traced in Thane After Going Missing

A first-year MBBS student from Kozhikode Government Medical College, identified as U. Amritha from Mannarkkad, Palakkad, was traced to Thane, Maharashtra, after being reported missing from her hostel on June 14, 2026. She had informed friends that she was going to see a doctor before leaving the hostel and subsequently failed to return. The breakthrough came when she contacted her family from Thane railway station, enabling police to pinpoint her location.

Exam Stress Emerges as Key Factor

Investigators reviewing CCTV footage confirmed her presence at Kozhikode railway station and found that she had initially booked travel toward Kannur before eventually reaching Thane. Classmates reportedly told investigators that the student had been experiencing significant stress related to upcoming examinations. Following coordination between Kozhikode Medical College Police, Railway Police, and Thane Police, the student was safely located and is expected to return home with relatives. Authorities have stated that a formal statement will be recorded after her return.

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A Reminder of the Silent Burden of Medical Training

While the case ended safely, it has reignited conversations about the psychological pressures faced by medical students. Examination anxiety, academic expectations, relocation away from family, and competitive training environments remain significant but often under-discussed stressors within medical education.