Nurse Found Dead in Locked Hospital Toilet; Investigation Underway
A 30-year-old nurse's body was discovered in a locked toilet at NRS Hospital in Kolkata. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with empty vials found at the scene.
Key takeaways
- A 30-year-old nurse was found dead in a locked toilet at NRS Hospital in Kolkata.
- Police are investigating the cause of death and found empty anesthetic injection vials and a syringe at the scene.
- The nurse disappeared while on duty and was discovered by hospital staff after a prolonged absence.
- No suicide note was found, and the nurse's phone has been seized for investigation.
A nurse on duty at Kolkata’s state-run NRS Hospital was found deceased in a locked toilet on Wednesday night. Police, who were informed on Thursday morning, stated that a post-mortem examination is being conducted to ascertain the cause of her death. West Bengal health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee and senior police officials visited the hospital following the discovery.
The 30-year-old nurse reportedly disappeared around 9:40 PM on Wednesday while on duty. Hospital staff, searching for her, found a toilet door locked for an extended period. After receiving no response to their calls, they forced the door open and discovered her inside. The officer noted that some empty vials of anesthetic injection and a syringe were recovered from the toilet. No suicide note was found, and the nurse’s mobile phone has been confiscated for call record analysis. Her husband has been requested to come to the hospital.
The nurse was found on the first floor of the maternity ward at the 150-year-old institution. The area has since been cordoned off by police. Hospital staff indicated that the nurse married in March and resided with her husband in a rented apartment near Kolkata. Her family resides in the East Midnapore district, while her husband's family is based in Delhi.
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