Chandigarh, 02 June (H.S.): A 24-year-old doctor was found dead

under mysterious circumstances at the Government Medical College and Hospital

(GMCH-32) in Chandigarh on Tuesday, triggering concern among hospital staff and

authorities.

The deceased, identified as Dr Yogesh, was a Junior Resident (JR) pursuing

postgraduate training in the Department of General Medicine. According to

hospital sources, he had entered a washroom within the hospital premises but

did not return for a long time. Concerned colleagues and staff repeatedly

knocked on the door, but received no response.

When the door was eventually broken open, Dr Yogesh was found unconscious

inside. He was immediately shifted for medical treatment, where doctors

declared him dead.

Following the incident, Sector-34 police and a forensic team reached the

hospital and conducted a detailed examination of the scene. The area was

videographed and evidence was collected for further investigation.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the doctor may have administered an

injection to himself, though officials have not yet confirmed this. Police said

all possible angles are being examined and statements of family members will

also be recorded.

The exact cause of death will be determined only after the post-mortem

examination and forensic reports are received. The investigation is currently

underway.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH