Tragically, 25-year-old medical intern Dr. Rahul Narayan Chandani committed suicide at his Sai Jyot Society residence in the Adajan neighborhood of Surat. The tragedy happened on a Monday, and Chandani’s aunt, who had grown worried after he skipped a scheduled lunch, found his body in his bedroom.
According to preliminary inquiries, Chandani had been dealing with mental health problems since his mother passed away seven months ago. According to reports, Chandani, who lost his father when he was a little boy, was experiencing severe emotional distress over the death of his surviving parent. Family and acquaintances reported that he had been taking medicine for his mental health issues and had shown signs of sobriety and calmness.
When Chandani did not show up for an appointment to have lunch with his aunt, things got out of hand. She tried calling him out of concern for his well-being, but got no response. Around 2:30 p.m., she went to his house and, upon receiving no response at the door, she went to ask for assistance from the neighbors. After gaining access to the residence via the balcony, one of them saw Chandani’s lifeless body dangling from a ceiling fan.
After being notified, the police showed up to look into the situation. To ascertain the cause of death, Chandani’s body was submitted for a postmortem examination. Friends and family provided information to the police during his investigation, revealing that he had been a quiet person dealing with mental health issues following the death of his mother. The terrible incident serves as a stark reminder of the enormous effects that mental health problems and personal loss may have, even on people who appear to be handling their situations with grace.
After earning his MBBS, Chandani was in the middle of his internship at Civil Hospital. The example emphasizes the value of mental health care, particularly for those who are experiencing severe loss and grief. His passing serves as a somber reminder of the necessity for comprehensive mental health resources as well as the value of attentiveness and family and friend support in identifying and resolving mental health issues.
SOURCE :
TIMES OF INDIA
