The death of a first-year dental student in Kerala’s Kannur has triggered serious concerns, with the family alleging lapses in medical treatment and harassment by college authorities.
The student, Nithin Raj R L, was found critically injured near a college building on April 10 and later died during treatment. The incident is being treated as a suspected suicide case.
The family has questioned the care provided at the hospital, claiming there was a delay in initiating treatment. They alleged that doctors took considerable time to determine the student’s blood group, which may have affected timely intervention.
Relatives also disputed the hospital’s claim that multiple units of blood were administered, saying they have not received clear details about the treatment given.
Family members have alleged that the student was under severe stress due to harassment by faculty over caste and appearance. They rejected claims that financial pressure linked to a loan app was the primary cause.
According to the family, the student had confided about facing difficulties at the college, and they believe these issues contributed significantly to the incident.
Police have registered a case against two faculty members under charges of abetment to suicide and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Both accused have been suspended and are currently absconding.
Investigators have also formed a Special Investigation Team to examine the circumstances leading to the death, including statements from classmates who reportedly spoke about similar experiences.
The family has further alleged that the student’s phone was taken away before the incident, raising additional concerns about the sequence of events.
As the investigation continues, the case has drawn attention to issues of student welfare, alleged discrimination, and accountability within educational institutions.
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