In a sensational incident, a doctor of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Hatigaon.
The deceased doctor has been identified as Dr. Ivy Sharma, who was the assistant professor of the department of pathology at GMCH.
According to sources, Sharma was found dead at her residence in Hatigaon’s Basisthapur Lane No. 3 early on Sunday morning. Her body was recovered hanging at her daughter’s room.
Reportedly, Dr. Sharma’s husband Dr. Debojit Choudhury was present at home when the incident took place. He was in another room of the house. After searching for his wife, he found her locked inside their daughter room. After continuous efforts, he broke open the door of the room and recovered her body hanging from the fan.
She was then rushed to the GMCH where the doctors declared her dead. The body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem.
However, the reason due to which she took the unfortunate step has not been ascertained as of now.
Meanhwile, the police has registered a case and an investigation has been launched in regard to the incident.
As per police reports, Dr. Sharma was suffering from mental health issues since a long time and was under treatment for the ailment.
Dr. Ivy Sharma’s husband Dr. Debojit Choudhury is the superintendent of State Cancer Institute, GMC.
Speaking on the tragic incident, Dr. Debojit Choudhury said, “At about 6:30 am, I saw that my wife was not in her bed. I searched the entire house and when I tried to open our daughter’s room, I realized that the room was locked from inside. When I broke open the door, I found her hanging to the fan in the room.”
“We married in the year 1998. We were leading a very peaceful life and no conflicts existed between us. Our only daughter is cuurently pursuing her studies in New Delhi,” Choudhury further said.
