The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a serious complaint regarding the alleged harassment and subsequent suicide of a female assistant professor at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal.
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said on Thursday that the commission had received a complaint alleging that the young doctor died by suicide after facing repeated harassment and humiliation from a senior official in her department.
According to Kanoongo, the assistant professor had earlier submitted three separate complaints against the Head of Department, accusing him of harassment. However, the complaint alleges that instead of taking strict action, the hospital administration attempted to suppress the issue.
The complaint further stated that the distressed doctor consumed a sedative drug in an attempt to render herself unconscious, but later died.
In a post on the social media platform X, Kanoongo described the incident as 'extremely tragic', noting that the death of a promising young doctor has deeply saddened many.
The NHRC has issued notices to the Bhopal Police, the management of AIIMS Bhopal, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, directing them to submit a detailed investigation report on the matter.
The commission stated that it will closely monitor the case and ensure strict action against those found responsible. It also emphasised the need for institutional reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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