Adilabad, Oct. 30: A doctor and a staff nurse from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), along with two police constables, have been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 26-year-old Dalit youth in Adilabad. The case also involves allegations of caste-based abuse and harassment.
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Adilabad DSP L. Jeevan Reddy said a case was registered on Thursday based on a complaint filed by the father of Rahul Kamble, 26. The accused include Dr Sourabh, staff nurse Mamatha and II Town Head Constable Fateh Singh.
RIMS Adilabad Suicide Case Registered Under SC/ST Act
Police registered the case under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to abetment of suicide, along with relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Rahul allegedly died by suicide on Thursday morning by hanging. He had been admitted to RIMS on Wednesday after a scorpion sting.
According to reports, Rahul had recorded a video on his mobile phone alleging negligence by hospital staff in providing treatment. He was allegedly reprimanded and harassed by doctors and police after recording the video, which reportedly left him humiliated.
A suicide note purportedly written by Rahul was also recovered. In the note, he allegedly claimed that police personnel had subjected him to torture on the instructions of RIMS doctors.
Family and Dalit Organisations Demand Justice
Following Rahul’s death, his family members and Dalit organisations staged a protest at RIMS on Thursday. They demanded justice and action against the hospital staff and police personnel allegedly involved in the incident.
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The protest led to the registration of a case against the accused. Police have booked the named individuals based on the complaint, and the allegations are subject to investigation.
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