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Health
Surgery Head Dr Rajesh Rot Killed in Road Accident Near Jethana, Dungarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:36 PM
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Dr. Rajesh Rot, head of surgery at Dungarpur Medical College, died after a road crash near Jethana and was taken to Sagwara hospital in critical condition.
Dr. Rajesh Rot, who headed the surgery department at Dungarpur Medical College, was involved in a road accident near the town of Jethana in Rajasthan. The crash left him critically injured, and he was rushed to the nearby Sagwara Hospital for emergency care. Despite medical efforts, the surgeon succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to trace Dr. Rot's movements prior to the incident. Officials said they are examining vehicle condition, road factors and any possible violations that may have contributed to the fatal crash.
The death of a senior medical professional has shocked the regional health community, with colleagues expressing grief and highlighting his contributions to surgical training at the college. The college administration announced a period of mourning and will coordinate with authorities as the inquiry proceeds.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to trace Dr. Rot's movements prior to the incident. Officials said they are examining vehicle condition, road factors and any possible violations that may have contributed to the fatal crash.
The death of a senior medical professional has shocked the regional health community, with colleagues expressing grief and highlighting his contributions to surgical training at the college. The college administration announced a period of mourning and will coordinate with authorities as the inquiry proceeds.