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Harassment alarm rings after PG doc dies
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
|September 30, 2025
Pravara institute suspends HoD, enquiry ordered into claims of exploitation and unsafe work culture
The Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (deemed university) near Pune has been rocked by the death of Dr Vinod Kumar Goud, a 27year-old postgraduate student in paediatrics from Telangana, who was found dead in his hostel room on Sep 27.
Junior doctors alleged that the tragedy reflects systemic harassment within the department. In a statement, they accused the Head of Department (HoD) of creating an atmosphere of fear and exploitation, citing endless duties stretching beyond 40 hours, verbal abuse and demands for costly gifts such as sarees and mobile phones.
This story is from the September 30, 2025 edition of The Free Press Journal - Mumbai.
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