'Nai naveli dulhan ho': Faculty remark sparks scrutiny after junior doctor’s death
Faculty members at Government Medical College, Surat, are facing disciplinary action after allegedly dismissing harassment complaints from junior doctors following a student's suicide. The inquiry committee found that staff failed to maintain a safe academic environment and provided insensitive responses to students.
Why it matters
This incident highlights systemic issues regarding ragging and workplace harassment in medical education institutions, prompting calls for better student support systems.
SURAT: ‘Nai Naveli Dulhan Ho’, a faculty member reportedly told first-year students to endure harassment by senior residents during an inquiry into the suicide of postgraduate student Dr Harsh Pandya.During the inquiry, the committee found that some first-year students had approached two faculty members on Friday evening to complain about harassment by senior residents. At the same time, second-year residents had complained that the juniors were not carrying out their assigned work.One faculty member reportedly told the first-year students, “Aap log nai naveli dulhan ho, ye sab face karna padta hai.
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