Tragedy struck AIIMS Bhopal once more as female doctor Dr. Srishti, pushed to the brink by HOD Dr. Parvez’s alleged torture, committed suicide via anesthetic overdose. The NHRC, taking swift cognizance, has fired off notices to police, hospital brass, and health ministry, vowing accountability.
Breaking the news on X, NHRC’s Priyank Kanoongo detailed the harrowing ordeal. The assistant professor suffered incessant mental agony and degradation despite lodging three grievances. Hospital leaders, far from intervening, reportedly buried the complaints. In a final act of desperation, Dr. Srishti took her life, leaving behind a family in mourning.
‘This is a grave human rights violation. Notices issued to Bhopal Police, AIIMS management, and Central Health Ministry for probe reports. Heartfelt condolences to the family; we will secure punishment and drive reforms,’ Kanoongo affirmed.
The institute’s dark history includes Dr. Rashmi Verma’s death. Found unconscious in her hostel on December 11 with fading vitals from an anesthetic injection overdose, she lingered in hospital for 25 days before passing. A suicide note claimed full responsibility, but recurring incidents demand scrutiny of underlying institutional failures.
As the nation grapples with this loss of young talent, calls grow louder for comprehensive audits of workplace harassment in medical colleges. Strengthening grievance mechanisms, counseling services, and leadership training could prevent future heartbreaks, ensuring AIIMS remains a beacon of healing, not harm.