A 25-year-old nurse of Narmada Hospital committed suicide by taking overdose of anesthesia on Saturday night at hostel near the hospital.
Police have found a set of syringes on the spot. It is suspected that the nurse identified as Vishakha Kahar committed suicide by taking an overdose of anesthesia. Suicide note was not found at the spot. The father of the nurse has demanded an impartial inquiry into the matter. The police are waiting for the autopsy report.
ASI BP Vishwakarma said that Vishakha hailed from Narmadapuram and used to work as a nurse in Narmada Hospital operated in Arera Colony. She used to stay in the hostel opposite the hospital.
On Saturday night around 9.30 pm, Pooja, a nurse in the room next to her, saw Vishakha lying unconscious. He informed the hospital management and the police. Police reached on this. On search, an injection and medicine vial was found in the room.
The reason will be revealed only after the PM report is received. ASI BP Vishnkarma told that Pooja's statement is yet to be recorded, so it is not yet known whether the door of Visakha's room was closed or open.
Vishaka's father Umesh told that according to the hospital management, the daughter was on duty till 8 pm on Saturday night. We got information late at night that the girl's health is bad. He was admitted to the ICU of the hospital and when they reached the hospital, Vishakha was found dead. He appealed for a fair probe.
The relatives allege that the police were informed after breaking the door. If something seemed untoward, the door was to be opened in front of the police.