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Two tragic incidents in Rajasthan have left the medical community reeling, with the deaths of young resident doctors at separate medical colleges prompting widespread outrage and urgent calls for accountability and reform.
In the first incident, a third-year postgraduate resident doctor in the Pharmacology Department at SN Medical College, Jodhpur, died by suicide. In a video message, the doctor named the head of the pharmacology department, accusing him of mental harassment and torture over his thesis. The doctor’s dying declaration highlighted the severe stress and emotional distress caused by persistent pressure and toxic behavior from the department head. This has led to protests by the Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) in Jodhpur, which is demanding the immediate removal of the HoD and a high-level independent inquiry.
Simultaneously, a second tragedy unfolded at Ravindranath Tagore (RNT) Medical College in Udaipur, where a 35-year-old resident doctor was electrocuted while using a water cooler in the postgraduate hostel. The doctor was reportedly about to join the Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital. The incident has been labeled as a case of administrative negligence, with the medical fraternity demanding a thorough investigation and immediate action against those responsible.
The RDA at SN Medical College has warned of a complete boycott of duties, including emergency services, if their demands are not met. In a press release, the association criticized the administration’s silence and lack of action, stating that “this silence not only shows insensitivity towards justice, but also seriously damages the faith in the entire medical system.” The RDA has called for the immediate removal of the concerned official, an independent investigation, and the formation of an internal committee to address mental health, workplace safety, and the overall work environment for resident doctors.
The United Doctors Front (UDF) Rajasthan has written to the Chief Minister, urging a prompt, impartial investigation and strict action against those found responsible. The UDF emphasized that both incidents have raised serious questions about the safety, accountability, and mental well-being of resident doctors, and have created an environment of insecurity and insensitivity within the medical system. The letter also called for the formation of a Resident Welfare Committee in every medical college, comprising administration, senior faculty, RDA representatives, and an external judicial member.
National medical associations, including the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) and the Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN), have extended their solidarity to the resident doctors in Rajasthan. They have urged authorities to act without delay, demanding justice, accountability, and reforms to prevent further tragedies.
The medical fraternity remains united in its demand for justice and systemic change, emphasizing that the deaths of Dr. Rakesh Vishnoi and Dr. Ravi Sharma are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a failing system that must be urgently addressed.
Disclaimer:
This news article is based on information available from Medical Dialogues and other cited sources as of June 20, 2025. The details provided reflect ongoing developments and may be subject to change as investigations proceed. Readers are encouraged to refer to official statements and updates for the latest information1.
