Uttarakhand Doctor’s Tragic Death Sparks Reform Calls

The medical fraternity in Uttarakhand is reeling from the tragic loss of Dr. Divesh Garg, a junior doctor found dead in his hostel room at the Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences. Dr. Garg’s untimely demise has sparked allegations of harassment and mistreatment by his professors, with his family pointing fingers at specific faculty members, including the head of the Pediatrics department, Dr. Utkarsh Sharma, and professors Ashish Sethi and Bindu Agarwal. They accuse them of driving Dr. Garg to take his own life due to relentless pressure and unreasonable demands.

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Allegations of Harassment and Toxic Work Culture Surface Amid Tragic Loss

Dr. Garg’s family accuses a disturbing pattern of harassment, claiming that he endured grueling 36-hour shifts despite illness and encountered demands for bribes to pass his thesis. Despite pleading for help, they assert that their concerns received disregard, ultimately leading to their son’s tragic demise. The situation has prompted an investigation, with authorities yet to determine the exact cause of Dr. Garg’s death, amidst allegations of extortion and evidence tampering.

The incident has shed light on the toxic work culture prevalent among junior doctors, with colleagues describing an environment of excessive workload and mental distress. Dr. Garg’s death has sparked outrage within the medical community and calls for justice on social media under the hashtag #JusticeForDrDiveshGarg. As investigations continue and demands for transparency grow, there is a pressing need for reforms to safeguard the well-being of medical professionals and prevent such tragedies in the future.

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