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Doctor Electrocuted in Hostel: Udaipur Medical College in Crisis

SummaryA young doctor in Udaipur tragically died after being electrocuted while using a hostel water cooler at RNT Medical College. The shocking incident triggered mass protests by medical students and resident doctors, demanding accountability. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for proper maintenance of hostel facilities and electrical safety checks to prevent such avoidable deaths.

A Shocking Tragedy at Midnight

In a horrifying turn of events, Dr. Ravi Sharma, a 35-year-old doctor, lost his life after allegedly getting electrocuted while taking water from a cooler at the PG hostel of Ravindranath Tagore (RNT) Medical College in Udaipur. Dr. Sharma had recently arrived in the city and was staying with his cousin, also a doctor, in the hostel. He was scheduled to join Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital soon.

Despite immediate CPR and rushed medical help, doctors couldn’t save him. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

What Exactly Happened?

The incident occurred at 2 AM on Wednesday.

According to his colleague Dr. Prashant, “He received a strong electric shock and collapsed. Hearing his cries, other resident doctors rushed to his aid and attempted CPR before taking him to MB Hospital.”

Protests Erupt on Campus

Dr. Sharma’s sudden death sent shockwaves through the medical community. Resident doctors and medical students launched a campus-wide protest, stopping work across

  • Emergency
  • ICU
  • Trauma wards

“We demand the resignation of the principal and the hostel warden on moral grounds for this tragic lapse,” said Dr. Ashish Mahant, Joint Secretary of the Resident Doctors’ Union.

The protesting students and doctors blamed the college administration for negligence and lack of facility maintenance.

Investigation Underway

Dr. Sharma was posted at the Kherwara Community Health Centre and had only been staying at the PG hostel for two to three days before his hospital joining. An investigation has been launched, and officials are currently reviewing electrical appliances and safety standards in the hostel. The post-mortem report is awaited.

Why Facility Maintenance is Important in Hostels

This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need for regular maintenance and safety checks in medical college hostels, where young doctors live under high pressure. Faulty wiring, neglected appliances, or damp conditions can turn everyday objects, like water coolers, into death traps.

Proper electrical audits, grounded systems, and clearly marked safety checks should be non-negotiable in institutional facilities, especially those housing healthcare professionals.

Conclusion

The tragic death of Dr. Ravi Sharma is not just a personal loss but a wake-up call for hospital and college administrators across the country. Timely maintenance, transparent accountability, and strict safety protocols must be implemented to protect lives.

"Doctors dedicate their lives to saving others, it's heartbreaking when their own lives are lost due to preventable negligence. Regular maintenance of hostel facilities isn't a luxury; it's a basic responsibility."

Inputs from various media sources

Dane

I am an MBBS graduate and a dedicated medical writer with a strong passion for deep research and psychology. I enjoy breaking down complex medical topics into engaging, easy-to-understand content, aiming to educate and inspire readers by exploring the fascinating connection between health, science, and the human mind.