Chennai: In a tragic incident, a 27-year-old medical student in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari was found dead in her hostel room. The student, in her second year of postgraduate studies at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), reportedly died by suicide. Her suicide note, which has gone viral on social media, alleged sexual harassment, physical and mental abuse by individuals named in the note.
The suicide note read, "Cause of Death: Dr. Paramasivan - sexual harassment, abuse - physically and mentally. Dr. Harish, senior toxicity, mental abuse. Dr. Preethi, senior toxicity. Sorry Appa, I love you the most." Another line, written in green marker, emphasized the complexity of depression: "Depressed people can also be seen happy. Be kind. Don't judge. Be there for them." The police have registered a case and are currently questioning the individuals named in the note, including Professor Paramasivan and senior students Harish and Preethi, for the second consecutive day.
Former Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) M Ravi IPS shared the suicide note on microblogging website X (formerly Twitter) and called for a thorough investigation into the matter. He stressed the importance of preventing alleged harassment of this nature. National award-winning singer Chinmayi also took to X to advocate for a comprehensive investigation and shed light on the often unreported sexual harassment faced by female medical students during their studies and internships. This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for institutions to address issues of harassment and abuse on their campuses and ensure the safety and well-being of their students.
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