MBBS Intern at AIIMS Rajkot Dies by Suicide; Five Arrested After Allegations of Assault
Summary of the incident
A 25-year-old MBBS intern at AIIMS Rajkot died by suicide after allegedly being assaulted and harassed by classmates. The young doctor, originally from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, was found on a railway track between Ghanteshwar and Para Pipaliya near Rajkot at about 5:30 am on Saturday. Authorities reported that he had been struck by a train. Near the scene, investigators recovered his laptop, mobile phones, medical files and identity card, along with a 17-page note in which he reportedly accused classmates of assault.
Evidence recovered at the scene
Police recovered multiple personal and work-related items at the location where the body was found. The presence of a lengthy 17-page note is central to the allegations; according to officials, the note named classmates and described incidents of harassment and assault. The recovered laptop, phones and medical files will form part of the material evidence being examined by investigators as they build the case.
Complaint filed by the father and subsequent arrests
Following the discovery, the deceased intern’s father filed a formal complaint with local police. Based on that complaint, Gandhigram police arrested five individuals. The arrests were made under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, according to police statements. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Rakesh Desai confirmed the arrests and provided details on the charges and the circumstances leading up to them.
Allegations of repeated harassment
As outlined in the complaint, the father alleged that the intern had been subjected to repeated physical and mental harassment since January of this year. The harassment, the complaint states, was linked to classmates’ suspicion about the intern’s relationship with a girl. These allegations are cited as part of the rationale for invoking the prevention of atrocities legislation alongside other criminal provisions under the BNS.
Legal steps and court decision on exam attendance
With final-year MBBS examinations scheduled to begin on Monday, the court granted special permission for the five accused to appear for their exams under strict police security. Authorities said this arrangement was permitted to balance the procedural requirement of the examinations with ongoing criminal proceedings. The accused are to be escorted and monitored by police while they attend the scheduled tests.
Official statements and ongoing investigation
Speaking to medichelpline, police officials described the sequence of events from the body’s discovery to the filing of the complaint and the arrests. DCP Rakesh Desai reiterated that the complaint provided the basis for the arrests and that investigators are examining the evidence recovered from the scene, including electronic devices and the written note. Investigators will follow forensic protocols on the recovered items and continue interviewing witnesses and involved parties as part of the criminal inquiry.
Institutional and procedural context
The intern was attached to All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rajkot at the time of his death. Local police and judicial authorities are coordinating to ensure legal processes proceed while also enabling the conduct of scheduled medical examinations for students involved in the case. The invocation of both the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) statute indicates that the complaint included allegations that brought the matter within the purview of those laws; police officials have indicated that further investigative steps will clarify the factual matrix and any additional charges to be filed.
What happens next
Investigations remain active. Police are expected to analyze digital evidence from the recovered devices, corroborate the claims made in the 17-page note, and continue formal questioning of the accused and other relevant witnesses. Judicial proceedings will determine the continuation of protections and legal status for the accused, and courts will adjudicate any bail or custody matters as the case progresses.
This case highlights the intersection of criminal investigation, institutional conduct, and the challenges that arise when allegations of harassment surface within professional training environments. Authorities have indicated they will pursue the matter according to law, relying on forensic evidence, witness statements and the complaint to establish the sequence of events leading to this tragic outcome.