Breakup Linked to Tragic Death of Young ESIC Doctor in Korba

A tragic incident unfolded at the ESIC hospital in Korba when a 30‑year‑old doctor was found dead, hanging from a makeshift rope in his bathroom. The doctor, originally from Palakkad, Kerala, had been posted at the hospital for about a year and lived alone in the staff quarters. He missed his duty on a Saturday morning and did not respond to repeated phone calls. Colleagues forced entry by breaking a window and discovered his lifeless body. Early police findings point to a recent breakup as a possible trigger for the suicide. Investigators are also examining hand injuries that suggest the doctor may have attempted self‑harm before setting up the hanging. The case remains open pending a full post‑mortem report.