RIMS Ranchi: 21-Year-Old MBBS Student Found Dead in Hostel; Police Probe Ordered
The medical fraternity in Jharkhand has been plunged into mourning following another heartbreaking loss. A second-year MBBS student was found dead under tragic circumstances inside his hostel room at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi on Saturday morning.
The Tragic Discovery
The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Akshit Kujur, a student of the 2024 MBBS batch. Originally hailing from the Simdega district of Jharkhand, his family currently resides in Punjab. According to initial reports, Akshit had dinner on Friday night and then went to his room in RIMS Hostel No. 8.
The incident came to light on Saturday morning when his friends went to check on him. Finding the door locked from the inside with no response, they broke in and shockingly discovered him hanging from the ceiling fan. His peers immediately rushed him to the RIMS Trauma Centre, but attending doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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Ongoing Investigation and Mental Health Concerns
The Police swiftly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation. Station In-charge Manoj Kumar confirmed that while it appears to be a case of suicide, the exact cause of death will only be legally established following a post-mortem examination. Crucially, no suicide note was recovered from his room.
RIMS Director Dr. Rajkumar expressed deep grief over the loss, describing Akshit as an academically bright student. Preliminary discussions with his batchmates suggest the young medical student may have been battling severe depression. Acknowledging the severe psychological toll of medical education, the Director stated that the administration plans to organize intensive awareness and counseling sessions to address stress and mental health issues on campus.
