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Odisha Student Found Dead at AIIMS Patna Hostel

A first-year postgraduate medical student at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, was found dead in his hostel room on Friday afternoon. The incident has raised serious concerns among faculty, students, and the wider medical community.

Link Between the Gene and Vitamin D Deficiency

The deceased has been identified as Dr. Yadvendra Shah, a 1st-year MD student and a native of Odisha. According to initial reports, Dr. Shah had not been seen or heard from since the morning, prompting concern among hostel residents and staff.

Mental Health in Medical Academia

While investigations are ongoing, this unfortunate incident highlights the mounting academic and emotional stress that many medical students in India often experience. Several studies have documented a high prevalence of burnout, depression, and psychological distress among medical trainees, especially during the initial years of postgraduate study.

Institutions are increasingly being called upon to implement robust student support systems, including accessible mental health services, confidential counseling, and regular wellness check-ins.

Authorities Alerted After Unresponsiveness

Hostel officials attempted to contact Dr. Shah after noticing that his room remained locked and that phone calls to his number went unanswered. Upon observing no response for several hours, AIIMS authorities escalated the matter and contacted the Phulwarisharif Police Station around 1:00 PM.

Body Recovered in the Presence of Magistrate and AIIMS Officials

Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sushil Kumar confirmed that a police team, accompanied by institute representatives and a magistrate, accessed the student’s room. Upon forced entry, Dr. Shah was discovered unresponsive on his bed. He was declared dead at the scene.

Forensic and Legal Procedures Initiated

By medico-legal protocols, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was summoned to collect physical and trace evidence from the room. Police officials confirmed that an inquest is currently being prepared, and a postmortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause and manner of death.
Further forensic analysis, including toxicological screening, examination of the mobile device, and review of electronic communications, is expected to aid the ongoing investigation.

Conclusion

The deceased’s family in Odisha has been notified. As of now, the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation. Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, and no official statement regarding suspected foul play, self-harm, or natural causes has been released.

Source: Inputs from various media Sources 

Priya Bairagi

Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra (MBBS, MMST)

I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.

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