Two arrested over Rajasthan doctor’s suicide as protests continue
2 years, 8 months ago

Two arrested over Rajasthan doctor’s suicide as protests continue

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Two people, including Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jitendra Gothwal, have been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a doctor in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, police said on Thursday. “A false case has been lodged under IPC 306 against me for abetment of suicide.” He called his arrest a “revenge” for sending a train ticket to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and asking her to come to Rajasthan to take cognisance of a rape complaint against five including a ruling party lawmaker’s son. She also questioned the need to book the doctor under stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code and said the deaths -- of the patient and the doctor -- have shattered two families. An FIR under IPC section 302 was lodged against the two doctors at the Lalsot police station on Monday night after which, the doctor took the extreme step on Tuesday.

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Kolkata Doctor Death: OPDs To Remain Shut As Medics To Continue Nationwide Strike After Failed Talks— Updates
4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata Doctor Death: OPDs To Remain Shut As Medics To Continue Nationwide Strike After Failed Talks— Updates

ABP News  

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association will continue its nationwide indefinite strike on Tuesday to protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata after their meeting with officials of the Union health ministry failed to bring out any resolution. FAIMA calls for a nationwide shutdown of OPD services from today, August 13, as a protest against …

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Al Jazeera  

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Woman doctor found dead in Kolkata’s govt medical college, BJP alleges police cover-up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Op India  

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UP: Doctor suffering from depression kills wife and kids, then dies by suicide in Rae Bareli
1 year ago

UP: Doctor suffering from depression kills wife and kids, then dies by suicide in Rae Bareli

India TV News  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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ABP News  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Cops accused of pushing Rajasthan lawyer to suicide suspended, last rites held

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan lawyer, 47, dies by suicide; family accuses police of harassment

Hindustan Times  

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Rajasthan Lawyer Dies by Suicide; Kin Accuse Police of Harassment, Refuse to Accept Body
2 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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2 years, 8 months ago

Doctors dismayed over physician ending life in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

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IMA protests over death of doctor
2 years, 8 months ago

IMA protests over death of doctor

The Hindu  

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Dausa doctor suicide: 8-year-old girl pens down emotional letter for her dead mother – India TV
2 years, 8 months ago

Dausa doctor suicide: 8-year-old girl pens down emotional letter for her dead mother – India TV

India TV News  

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BJP leader arrested for abetment of Rajasthan doctor’s suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP leader arrested for abetment of Rajasthan doctor’s suicide

The Hindu  

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Rajasthan doctor suicide: Arrested BJP leader says case 'at behest of Gehlot'
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan doctor suicide: Arrested BJP leader says case 'at behest of Gehlot'

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan police on Thursday apprehended two people, including Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jitendra Gothwal, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a doctor in Dausa district. The 'rail ticket' remark referred to Gothwal booking a train ticket for Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and asking her to visit Rajasthan to take cognisance of a rape complaint filed by a teenager against …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Two cops removed over Rajasthan doctor’s suicide, assault of govt officials

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Two police officers were removed late on Wednesday amid outrage over a doctor’s suicide after she was booked for negligence that allegedly caused a woman’s death in Rajasthan’s Dausa and the thrashing of two government employees in Dholpur Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot ordered strict action in both cases. Ruling Congress lawmaker Giriraj Singh Malinga and six others allegedly …

In Rajasthan doctor suicide case, CM says case against those who harassed her
2 years, 8 months ago

In Rajasthan doctor suicide case, CM says case against those who harassed her

Hindustan Times  

Amid massive outrage over the suicide of a doctor in Rajasthan, chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said a case will be filed against those who harassed her and compelled her to take the extreme step. Dr Archana Sharma - a case against whom was filed in the death of a pregnant woman at a private hospital in the Dausa …

Booked for murder, Rajasthan doctor dies by suicide, leaves note: 'Stop harassing doctors'
2 years, 8 months ago

Booked for murder, Rajasthan doctor dies by suicide, leaves note: 'Stop harassing doctors'

India Today  

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Rajasthan: Doctors stage protest after Dausa gynecologist booked on murder charges commits suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan: Doctors stage protest after Dausa gynecologist booked on murder charges commits suicide

India Today  

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‘Didn’t kill anyone’: Doctor blamed for patient’s death leaves suicide note
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Didn’t kill anyone’: Doctor blamed for patient’s death leaves suicide note

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Medical staffers including doctors in Jaipur and Dausa went on strike on Wednesday after a 40-year-old woman doctor, blamed for the death of a patient, died by suicide on Tuesday. Dr Vijay Kapoor, secretary of Rajasthan’s private hospitals and nursing homes association, demanded suspension of police officers who booked the Dausa doctor on murder charges. She continued: “Stop harassing …

As doctor, facing murder charges, dies by suicide, FORDA calls for proper probe
2 years, 8 months ago

As doctor, facing murder charges, dies by suicide, FORDA calls for proper probe

Hindustan Times  

An association of resident doctors has demanded a proper investigation into an incident involving the deaths of a pregnant woman and an obstetrician in Rajasthan’s Dausa. Resident doctors at AIIMS Delhi hold protest wearing black ribbons against the harassment of Dr Archana by a patient's attendants which led to her suicide at a private hospital in Dausa, Rajasthan. An FIR …

Rajasthan doctor suicide case: Dausa SP removed, SHO suspended
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan doctor suicide case: Dausa SP removed, SHO suspended

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan CM on Wednesday ordered the removal of a senior police officer and suspension of an SHO. Taking serious note of the suicide of a doctor in Dausa after being booked for murder, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday ordered the removal of a senior police officer and suspension of an SHO. Dr Archana Sharma committed suicide on …

Doctor's Suicide Case: SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Cancellation Of Bail To AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal
4 years, 5 months ago

Doctor's Suicide Case: SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Cancellation Of Bail To AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking cancellation of bail of AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi in April.A bench of Justices R. Banumathi, Ajay Rastogi & Aniruddha Bose disposed off the plea filed by the deceased doctor's son and granted liberty to the family to …

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