Incident on Nauchandi Express
Muzaffarnagar: A 36-year-old gynaecologist from PGI Hospital, Saharanpur, reportedly attempted suicide by slitting her wrist while travelling on the Nauchandi Express on Wednesday morning. She was en route from Meerut to her hometown, Saharanpur.
Rescue and Emergency Care
Fellow passengers noticed her condition when the train reached Muzaffarnagar railway station and immediately alerted railway police. Officials rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was admitted for emergency treatment. Her current medical condition has not been disclosed.
Allegations of Domestic Harassment
Local news reports suggest that the doctor was under severe distress due to alleged harassment and infidelity by her husband. She had divorced him in 2014 after years of strained relations. She was reportedly living with her daughter at the time of the incident.
Background of the Victim
According to the Free Press Journal, the doctor was married in 2003 in Rei village under Chhapar police station limits of Muzaffarnagar district. After enduring alleged harassment and betrayal, she separated legally more than a decade later.
Pattern of Distress Among Doctors
This case adds to a growing number of distressing incidents involving doctors. Medical Dialogues recently reported the suicide of a second-year pediatric resident doctor at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Loni, who was allegedly under extreme workload, humiliation, and a toxic work culture.
Administrative Action at PIMS
In response to allegations raised by junior doctors following the PIMS tragedy, the administration has set up an enquiry committee and suspended the head of the Pediatrics Department until the completion of the probe.
Concerns Over Mental Health of Medical Professionals
These back-to-back incidents have raised serious concerns over the mental health and working conditions of medical professionals in India. Experts and associations are increasingly calling for systemic reforms, counselling support, and urgent intervention to address the pressures faced by doctors.
