Prayagraj, UP: Dr Kartikeya Srivastava (28), Master of Surgery student of government-run Moti Nehru Medical College in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj committed suicide by allegedly injecting himself with a poisonous substance. Dr Srivastava is a resident of Kotdwar in Uttarakhand. Doctors of the SRN hospital informed police that Srivastava, who was working at the same hospital, had committed suicide. He was found dead inside his car in the parking area on Saturday night.
“Dr Kartikeya Srivastava took the extreme step by allegedly injecting himself with a poisonous substance,” ACP Kotwali Manoj Kumar Singh said. Initial investigations have revealed that the medic was under depression for the past few days. A field unit, dog squad and a surveillance team have reached the spot, and the police are gathering evidence. Two vials and syringe used to inject anaesthesia was found inside his car. Police suspect this indicates the possibility of suicide.