AIIMS-Patna Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

A postgraduate medical student, Raghvendra Sahu, was found dead in his hostel room at AIIMS-Patna on July 19, 2025. The 30-year-old Odisha native was a first-year MD student. Police received a call about Sahu not opening his room, and he was declared dead after being taken to the emergency ward. No suicide note was found, and the cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination.

A postgraduate medical student, Raghvendra Sahu, was found dead in his hostel room at AIIMS-Patna on July 19, 2025. The 30-year-old Odisha native was a first-year MD student. Police received a call about Sahu not opening his room, and he was declared dead after being taken to the emergency ward. No suicide note was found, and the cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination.

The incident occurred in hostel number 5, where Sahu had been living since his enrollment at the prestigious medical institute. The police, alerted by the hostel authorities, broke into the room around 1 p.m. They found Sahu lying on his bed and immediately took him to the emergency ward, where doctors declared him dead. The post-mortem examination will provide more details on the cause of death.

The police have informed Sahu's family in Odisha and are currently investigating the incident. A forensic team is assisting in the investigation to gather technical evidence. The local authorities have stated that no suicide note was found at the scene, and the exact cause of the incident can only be known from the post-mortem report.

This tragic event has caused shock and concern among the students and staff at AIIMS-Patna. The institute has expressed its condolences to Sahu's family and has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to support the students and staff during this difficult time.

The incident highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support services within educational institutions. It serves as a reminder for the need for robust counseling and support systems to address the mental health needs of students, especially in high-pressure environments like medical schools.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/odisha-medical-student-found-dead-in-hostel-room-at-aiims-patna/article69831329.ece
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aiims-patna-odisha-student-found-dead-in-hostel-room-probe-underway/articleshow/122782298.cms