Dental Student Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan

SRINAGAR: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has urged the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, to take immediate action in the case of Shweta Singh, a dental student from Jammu and Kashmir who died by suicide in Udaipur.

Shweta Singh, a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student from the 2020 batch at Pacific Dental College and Research Centre, allegedly faced prolonged academic harassment and bias by the college administration. According to AIMSA, she was placed in an “odd batch” without explanation and her third-year examination was delayed by over a year, while her peers moved towards graduation. The delay reportedly led to severe psychological distress.

A suicide note recovered from the scene named two faculty members, holding them responsible for her mental trauma. AIMSA, in a letter addressed to the Rajasthan Chief Minister, called for an independent probe, immediate suspension of the faculty named, registration of an FIR, and legal action.

The association also highlighted concerns over the treatment of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying outside the region, stressing the need for systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents.

“This is not only a plea for justice for Shweta, it is a collective call to safeguard the dignity, safety, and future of students across India,” the letter stated.

The appeal, signed by AIMSA National Convenor Dr Apurv Dalvi and Vice President Dr Muhammad Momin Khan, reflects growing concern over institutional harassment and neglect in medical education. (KNT)