Resident doctors demand justice, accuse authorities of cover-up as second postmortem confirms electrocution of Dr. Ravi Sharma
Udaipur – Just days after the tragic electrocution death of Dr. Ravi Sharma at the postgraduate hostel of Ravindranath Tagore (RNT) Medical College, a new video has surfaced showing electric current flowing through a water cooler in the same hostel — reigniting outrage among resident doctors and intensifying calls for justice.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the hostel warden testing a water cooler with a tester device that lights up, indicating live current. This comes barely over a week after Dr. Sharma’s death on June 18, allegedly caused by a similar incident involving a faulty water cooler.
Resident doctors have flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) with allegations of negligence and evidence tampering. “Who pulled out the switchboard? These people trying to destroy evidence are none other than our respected seniors,” said one post, which named Chief Warden Narendra Bansal as responsible for the removal of the switchboard in question.
Doctors have accused the college administration of trying to cover up the incident rather than ensuring safety. Many have joined a hunger strike, demanding strict action and resignation of senior officials, including the principal and hostel warden.
Conflicting Postmortems Deepen Crisis
The protest gained further momentum following discrepancies in two postmortem reports. The first, conducted by RNT Medical College, cited superficial injuries and ambiguous indications of electric shock. In contrast, a second autopsy conducted by a team from SMS Medical College in Jaipur confirmed clear signs of electrocution, noting three distinct electric injuries and highlighting procedural lapses in the first examination.
According to the SMS report, the initial postmortem failed to collect skin samples from the site of current entry — a critical step in electrocution cases. The Jaipur team, led by Dr. Deepali Pathak, submitted proper samples for Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) testing and formally listed electrocution as the cause of death.
“A Direct Attack on Resident Doctors”
“This is not just negligence; it’s a direct attack on the self-respect of resident doctors,” said one protester online. Many demanded a “complete shutdown” of Rajasthan’s medical system until accountability is ensured.
One user, identifying as “Yamraj – the autopsy surgeon,” wrote:
“How many more young lives will it take for basic safety measures to be taken seriously? The government keeps opening medical colleges and increasing seats, but ignores crumbling infrastructure and zero accountability. They are producing doctors, not protecting them.”
Dr. Ravi Sharma, 35, was set to join Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital and had recently arrived in Udaipur. His sudden death sparked immediate protests, with resident doctors ceasing work, demanding justice, and calling for resignations.
As the video of another electrified water cooler circulates widely, the administration of RNT Medical College remains under intense scrutiny, with students, medical professionals, and the public demanding swift reforms, safety upgrades, and accountability from those in charge.
