In a shocking incident that has rocked Bengaluru’s medical community, a young medical student has tragically ended her life, with her family pointing fingers at relentless harassment from her college authorities. The heartbreaking news emerged late last night, sending waves of grief and outrage through the city.
The deceased, identified as 22-year-old Priya Sharma, was found unconscious in her hostel room at a prominent private medical college in Bengaluru’s outskirts. Despite frantic efforts by roommates and emergency services, she was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Initial investigations suggest she consumed poison, a method that underscores the depth of her despair.
Priya’s family, hailing from a modest background in neighboring Karnataka, arrived at the scene devastated and furious. Speaking to reporters outside the college gates, her elder brother accused the administration of subjecting Priya to continuous mental torture over minor academic issues. ‘She was a bright student, always top of her class, but they targeted her for questioning unfair evaluation practices,’ he claimed, tears streaming down his face.
According to family statements, the harassment began months ago when Priya raised concerns about biased marking in internal assessments. What followed was a barrage of summons, public humiliations during lectures, and threats of expulsion. ‘They isolated her, made her feel like a criminal for standing up for what’s right,’ her mother wailed, clutching a photo of her daughter.
The college administration, in a hastily convened press meet, denied all allegations of harassment. Dean Dr. Rajesh Kumar described Priya as a ‘troubled student’ who had been counselled multiple times for poor attendance and erratic behavior. ‘We provided all support, including psychological counselling, but she refused to engage,’ he stated firmly, urging authorities to investigate personal stressors instead.
This tragedy comes amid growing concerns over mental health crises in India’s premier medical institutions. Student suicides have spiked in recent years, often linked to intense academic pressure, ragging, and administrative apathy. Activists are now demanding a thorough probe, including CCTV footage review and interviews with Priya’s peers.
Police have registered a case under abetment to suicide sections, and the college has been sealed pending inquiry. As the city mourns, Priya’s family vows to fight for justice, hoping her death sparks real change. ‘No other family should endure this pain,’ her brother affirmed. The investigation continues, with more revelations expected soon.
