Udaipur News: Heartbreaking ! After Sharda University, Another Student Ends Life Alleging Mental Harassment By Staff

This week, a tragedy has been unfolding in Udaipur that has shocked the academic community, unleashing a massive wave of outrage. A 21-year-old postgraduate student of MBBS at the Pacific Dental College was found dead in her hostel room. In an extremely cold suicide note, she blamed college employees for doing mental torture and unending academic harassment. The story has led to protests across the campus and a criminal investigation and action to reform student welfare systems in India.

Accusations of Faculty Harassment Spark Investigation

The handwritten note by the student pointed fingers directly at three faculty members, stating that their actions were the reason her life was unbearable. She accused the staff of being mentally harassed, threatened repeatedly, and publicly humiliated due to her academic performance. She had been keeping it to herself for painful months, as indicated in the note. After finding the accused staff, the police filed an FIR against them with the charge of abetment to suicide. This disclosure has escalated the attention given to the conduct and authority of faculty within medical organisations and casts major doubts on authority and control.

Protests Erupt Across Udaipur Demanding Justice

Less than a few hours after the incident was revealed, students around the city marched on the streets with banners and candles, mourning the young woman and calling for someone to be held responsible. There was a boycott of classes as the students of Pacific Dental College and other colleges conducted a march on the streets of the city. They demanded an immediate suspension of the accused faculty, establishment of an independent grievance redressal committee, and better mental health resources. District administration officials assured protestors that a serious investigation will be done promptly and fairly.

Sharda University Suicide Case: A Grim Reminder

This event has resembled the recent suicide case in Sharda University, in which one more student died under mysterious conditions, having accused the faculty of harassment. The two instances highlight a revolting trend that causes academic settings to become unfriendly instead of supportive. Today, educationists and mental health professionals call on the facility to introduce mandatory psychological counselling, secret reporting systems, and ethics training of faculty members to defend defenceless students.