In the series of suicides by young students witnessed in different prestigious institutions, it is a case from Rajasthan which has sent shock waves in the region. A dental student from Jammu Kashmir, Shweta Singh, was found dead by suicide in Udaipur, Rajasthan, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice from medical student bodies.
It is once again a case of stress, mental agony and uncounted pressure that has reportedly taken a toll of one more young life. Unverified though, Singh, a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student from the 2020 batch at Pacific Dental College and Research Centre, had reportedly been facing prolonged academic harassment and mental trauma before her death.
According to the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), Shweta was subjected to what it described as “systematic institutional abuse” by the college administration.She was arbitrarily placed in an “odd batch” without explanation, which delayed her third-year examination by more than a year. While her classmates progressed towards graduation, Shweta remained stuck, leading to what AIMSA called “severe psychological distress.”
A suicide note recovered from her residence named two faculty members, alleging their direct role in the harassment that led to her deteriorating mental health. AIMSA has now written to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding immediate action.
“This is not only a plea for justice for Shweta, it is a collective call to safeguard the dignity, safety, and future of students across India,” the letter stated.The Association has sought the suspension of the named faculty, registration of a First Information Report (FIR), and an impartial investigation into the case.AIMSA has also flagged concerns about the experiences of students from Jammu Kashmir who pursue education outside the region, citing a pattern of neglect and bias.
Dr. Apurv Dalvi, AIMSA’s National Convenor, and Dr. Muhammad Momin Khan, Vice President, jointly signed the letter. “Institutional harassment in medical education is not new, but it is time it is acknowledged and addressed with seriousness,” they said in their appeal.
As outrage mounts on social media and among student communities, the silence of the institution and state authorities has come under growing scrutiny. AIMSA’s call for justice has added to the chorus of voices demanding accountability for the systems that
failed Shweta.
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