Kolkata, Nov. 9 -- The mysterious death of a 28-year-old doctor from NRS Medical College and Hospital has sent shockwaves through the medical community after his body was found hanging in a hostel in Nagerbazar on Sunday afternoon.
While preliminary investigations suggested suicide, the cops of Nagerbazar Police Station have registered a formal murder case following serious allegations of foul play, ragging and threats from individuals lodged by the deceased doctor's family.
The deceased, identified as Abhijit Sarkar, an MBBS graduate from the 2018 batch of NRS Medical College, was working as a house staff member while preparing for his postgraduate examinations. According to sources, he was found hanging from the ceiling of his room around 4 pm on Sunday. Co-residents at the private hostel claimed to have heard muffled cries for help shortly before the discovery. He was rushed to the nearby RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Minutes before his death, Sarkar reportedly posted a cryptic status on WhatsApp stating: "I can't take it anymore."
This followed a series of highly distressing posts on social media where he openly pleaded for security. In one post, he wrote: "Please help me get out of this painful situation safely... Due to the behaviour of some people, I am increasingly feeling insecure. I suspect they hold power. I urgently need security, assistance, and a way to return home safely."
Rejecting the suicide theory, Sarkar's family, who rushed from their home in Nadia district, filed a formal complaint at the Nagerbazar Police Station. They alleged that the young doctor was subjected to relentless mental torture, harassment, and workplace politics that escalated into physical harm.
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