The victim, a native of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, was found dead near a railway track on March 14, 2026. The subsequent discovery of a lengthy suicide note provided a harrowing account of the "cruelty and coercion" he reportedly faced at the hands of his peers since January 2026.
According to the complaint filed by the victim's father, the five accused—who hail from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Bharuch—allegedly targeted the victim over a perceived relationship with a female student. The victim's note detailed a specific incident of physical assault on January 27 and described a persistent atmosphere of intimidation.
ACP Chintan Patel of the SC/ST Cell confirmed that the five students have been booked under the following: BNS Section 108: Abetment of suicide, section 3(5): Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The investigation revealed that this was not the first time the victim had reached out for help. In January, he reportedly attempted suicide and named the same five individuals. However, no formal police action was taken at that time, as the family did not press charges—a missed opportunity that has now come under heavy scrutiny.
The arrests coincide with the commencement of the final-year MBBS examinations. Following their production in court, the accused filed a petition requesting permission to appear for their papers.
The court has granted permission for the students to take their exams, but under strict conditions: that they will remain in police custody and that they will be transported to and from the examination hall under heavy police escort.
As the academic community reels from the tragedy, the police continue to gather evidence and witness statements to build a comprehensive case against the accused.
A tragic case has emerged from AIIMS Rajkot, where a final-year MBBS student, Ratan Kumar Meghwal (26), died by suicide on the morning of March 14, 2026. This follows a previous attempt in January, after which he had briefly returned home for psychiatric care before coming back for his exams.
The investigation has led to the arrest of five of his classmates, following the discovery of a detailed 17-page suicide note.
Key Details of the Case
The Incident: Ratan’s body was found on the railway tracks near Ghanteshwar, Rajkot. He had allegedly jumped in front of a train in the early hours of Saturday.
The Suicide Note: Written in a mix of Hindi, English, and Marwari, the note describes months of physical assault and mental harassment starting in January 2026. He requested that the letter be treated as his "dying declaration."
The Allegations: The harassment reportedly stemmed from suspicions and disputes regarding Ratan's relationship with a female classmate.
Arrests: Based on a complaint by Ratan’s father, the Gandhigram police arrested five students: Pranav Paliwal, Asmit Sharma, Ayush Yadav, Nirvighnam Noor, and Yuvraj Chaudhary.
Legal Charges: The students have been booked under:
Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (Abetment of suicide).
The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, as the victim belonged to a Scheduled Caste.
Current Status
The five accused students were produced in court and sent to judicial custody. However, because their final-year MBBS examinations were scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16, the court granted them permission to appear for their exams under strict police security.
The investigation is now being led by the SC/ST Cell of the Rajkot police to determine the full extent of the harassment and whether the college administration's previous internal inquiry was sufficient.
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