Tragic Death of Ayurvedic Doctor in Karnataka Linked to Harassment and Rumors
'My classmates spread false rumours, taunted me': 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor found dead, reveals shocking reason in suicide note
The Economic Times
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Dr. MU Nikitha, a 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor, allegedly took her own life in Chitradurga district, Karnataka, due to harassment from classmates and false rumors about an affair with a lecturer. Her suicide note named those responsible for her distress, prompting police action.
- 01Dr. MU Nikitha was a final-year student at Raghavendra Ayurvedic College in Karnataka.
- 02She faced harassment from classmates and false rumors about an alleged affair with a lecturer.
- 03Nikitha's suicide note detailed the emotional distress caused by the taunts.
- 04Her father filed a complaint naming those involved in the harassment.
- 05Police have registered a case against the lecturer, his wife, and some students.
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In a heartbreaking incident, Dr. MU Nikitha, a 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor, was found dead in her room in Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Her death, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, was linked to severe harassment from classmates who spread false rumors about an alleged affair with a lecturer at her college, Raghavendra Ayurvedic College. In her suicide note, Nikitha expressed her distress over the taunts and named specific individuals, including the lecturer, Dr. Raju, and his wife, Nisha. Despite her father's efforts to counsel her, the emotional turmoil proved overwhelming, leading her to take her own life. A complaint has been lodged by her father, Umashankar G N, seeking legal action against those responsible for her harassment, prompting police to register a case against the accused.
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This tragic incident highlights the severe consequences of bullying and harassment in educational institutions, prompting discussions on mental health support for students.
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