Jaunpur Medical Aspirant Allegedly Self-Amputates Foot to Secure College Admission Through Disability Quota
In a shocking case from Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, a 23-year-old medical aspirant has allegedly self-amputated his foot in a desperate attempt to secure admission to a medical college through the disability quota. Police investigation has revealed disturbing details suggesting the injury was deliberately self-inflicted rather than an attack by unidentified assailants as initially claimed.
Initial Complaint and Subsequent Investigation Findings
The case came to light when Akash Bhaskar, elder brother of victim Suraj Bhaskar, a resident of Khalilpur village, lodged an attempt to murder complaint at the Line Bazaar police station on Sunday. He alleged that unidentified assailants had attacked his brother while he was asleep, severing his left leg from the midfoot region during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
However, during the course of investigation, police uncovered multiple inconsistencies and evidence pointing toward self-infliction. Jaunpur Additional Superintendent of Police Goldi Gupta stated that investigators found no signs of forced entry into the victim's house, contradicting the initial narrative of an external attack.
Revealing Evidence and Disturbing Discoveries
Police officials revealed several crucial findings that shifted the investigation's direction:
- A diary recovered from the victim's possession contained the written statement "I will become an MBBS doctor in 2026" along with explicit mentions of the word "amputation" in his personal notes
- Investigators found no indication of the heavy blood loss that should have occurred if the attack happened as described between midnight and 5 AM
- A syringe containing anesthetic drugs was recovered from the area, raising further suspicion about the nature of the incident
- The victim had previously visited Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to obtain a disability certificate but was denied as his existing minor hand disability fell below the required percentage limit
Psychological Pressure and Academic Background
Officials disclosed that Suraj Bhaskar was reportedly under significant mental stress, having failed to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) twice. This academic pressure appears to have contributed to his extreme decision-making process.
Police sources indicated that the investigation suggests the youth may have used a grinder machine, commonly employed in construction work, to carry out the self-amputation. Authorities are currently searching for the severed portion of the leg while seeking legal opinion regarding potential criminal charges that could be leveled against him.
Current Status and Ongoing Investigation
Suraj Bhaskar is currently undergoing medical treatment, with his condition reported as stable. Police continue to examine electronic evidence and conduct technical analysis while building their case based on the collected evidence.
This disturbing incident highlights the extreme pressures faced by medical aspirants in India's competitive education system and raises serious questions about the implementation of disability quotas in educational institutions. The case continues to develop as authorities pursue all investigative angles and determine appropriate legal action.
