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Junior Resident Doctor Attempts Suicide Over Insulin Overdose Amid Harassment at Indore's MTH Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:00 PM
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Dr. Simi Yadav, a first‑year PG resident at MTH Hospital, Indore, tried to end her life by injecting an insulin overdose, citing mental harassment and excessive duty pressure from senior doctors.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – Dr. Simi Yadav, a first‑year postgraduate junior resident at MTH Hospital affiliated with MG M Medical College, reportedly injected herself with a lethal dose of insulin in an attempt to end her life. The doctor alleged that she was subjected to continuous mental harassment by senior physicians and was forced to work excessive hours, which pushed her to the desperate act.
According to local reports, the overdose was discovered shortly after she entered the hospital restroom, prompting immediate medical attention. Hospital staff provided emergency care, and she was stabilized under observation.
The incident has raised concerns about the working conditions and mental well‑being of resident doctors in the institution. Hospital authorities have said they will cooperate with any official inquiry to investigate the allegations of harassment and duty‑related stress.
Mental health experts emphasize the need for supportive work environments in medical colleges, especially for junior staff who often face high pressures. The case underscores growing calls for systematic reforms to protect healthcare workers from undue stress and abuse.
Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds, and the medical community is watching closely for outcomes that may influence policy on resident doctor welfare.
According to local reports, the overdose was discovered shortly after she entered the hospital restroom, prompting immediate medical attention. Hospital staff provided emergency care, and she was stabilized under observation.
The incident has raised concerns about the working conditions and mental well‑being of resident doctors in the institution. Hospital authorities have said they will cooperate with any official inquiry to investigate the allegations of harassment and duty‑related stress.
Mental health experts emphasize the need for supportive work environments in medical colleges, especially for junior staff who often face high pressures. The case underscores growing calls for systematic reforms to protect healthcare workers from undue stress and abuse.
Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds, and the medical community is watching closely for outcomes that may influence policy on resident doctor welfare.