India, Aug. 10 -- A resident doctor was found dead in his room at the postgraduate hostel of the New Civil Hospital in Gujarat's Surat on Sunday morning, prompting the formation of a committee to examine whether he faced ragging, mental or physical harassment. The committee will record statements from fellow students and other resident doctors.

Gujarat minister of state for health Praful Pansheriya ordered the inquiry and directed the submission of a report within 24 hours. "No one guilty will be spared. Strict action will be taken against those responsible for ragging, mental harassment or negligence," a state health department statement quoted Pansheriya as saying.

The Civil Hospital dean and superintendent will head the inquiry commi...