A promising 38-year-old woman doctor from Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district tragically ended her life at her Hyderabad residence, with police investigations revealing that depression following the rejection of her United States visa application was the primary reason behind this extreme step.
The Tragic Discovery
The heartbreaking incident came to light on Saturday, 22 November, when family members, growing concerned after repeated failed attempts to contact her, forcibly entered her flat in Padma Rao Nagar. They discovered Dr Rohini's lifeless body inside the residence, according to official statements made to PTI.
Chilkalguda Police officials confirmed that the alarm was first raised by Rohini's domestic helper, who alerted the family after the doctor failed to open the door for regular household activities. The family, residing in another part of Hyderabad, immediately rushed to her apartment and made the grim discovery.
Dreams Shattered by Visa Denial
Rohini's mother, Lakshmi, shared poignant details about her daughter's aspirations and mental state in recent weeks. "She was a brilliant student", the grieving mother told PTI, revealing that Rohini had completed her MBBS in Kyrgyzstan between 2005 and 2010 with an excellent academic record.
The young doctor had chosen to reside in Padma Rao Nagar specifically because of its proximity to libraries, as she aspired to specialize in internal medicine. Her mother recounted how Rohini had big dreams of practicing medicine in the United States, arguing that the patient numbers per day were more manageable and the income prospects were better compared to India.
Lakshmi had advised her daughter to consider practicing in India, but Rohini remained determined to pursue her American dream. Her mental health deteriorated significantly in recent weeks as she anxiously awaited visa approval that never came, leaving her feeling mentally exhausted and increasingly isolated.
Investigation and Recovery
Police authorities recovered a suicide note from the premises that clearly indicated Rohini had been struggling with depression and specifically mentioned the rejection of her US visa application as a contributing factor to her distressed mental state.
While initial investigations suggest she might have consumed an overdose of sleeping pills or injected herself on Friday night, police officials clarified that the exact cause of death would be confirmed only after the postmortem report becomes available. A postmortem examination has been conducted, following which her remains were handed over to grieving family members.
The Chilkalguda Police have registered a case, and further investigation is currently underway. The tragedy highlights the severe mental health challenges faced by young professionals dealing with career disappointments and the critical importance of seeking support during such difficult times.
