Surat Temple Tragedy: Two College Girls Die by Suicide Using Anaesthetic Drugs
In a heartbreaking incident in Surat, two college girls, aged 18 and 20, allegedly ended their lives by injecting themselves with anaesthetic drugs inside the washroom of a temple in Saniya village on the city's outskirts. The tragic event unfolded late on Friday night, leaving families and authorities in shock.
Discovery and Investigation Details
Police found medicine vials and syringes near their bodies after the discovery was made. No suicide note has been recovered so far, and initial questioning of family members did not reveal any immediate reason for the extreme step. During preliminary investigation, police uncovered disturbing evidence on their mobile phones.
Images and ChatGPT search history suggested the girls had searched for ways to commit suicide using drugs. An image of a news article about a woman who died by suicide using an anaesthetic drug was also found on one of the phones, indicating possible premeditation.
Background of the Victims
The victims have been identified as childhood friends Roshni Sirsath and Josna Chaudhary, both residents of the Dindoli area. They had left home for college on Friday morning but did not return, prompting their families to approach the police for help later in the day.
Chaudhary was a second-year BCom student at Wadia Women's College, while Sirsath was a first-year BCom student at Udhna Citizen Commerce College. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police N P Gohil, the girls typically went to college in the morning and returned home in the afternoon.
Timeline of Events
Since their mobile phones were active, police traced their location to Saniya village. Around 9:30 PM, family members located the scooter of one of the girls outside the Atmiya Sanskar Dham Swaminarayan Temple and began searching the campus.
CCTV footage revealed the girls entering the washroom at approximately 7:44 AM. The door was locked from inside, forcing family members to break it open. Upon entry, police found one empty vial, three vials containing the drug, and three syringes near their bodies.
Medical and Forensic Examination
Sirsath was taken to New Civil Hospital, while Chaudhary was taken to SMIMER Hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead. Their mobile phones have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for further examination to gather more insights into their activities and motivations.
Assistant Commissioner of Police N P Gohil stated, "The girls usually went to college in the morning and returned home in the afternoon. When they did not come back and did not answer calls, the family approached the police in the evening." This highlights the sudden and unexpected nature of the incident.
Community and Police Response
The case has drawn attention to mental health issues among young students, with authorities urging families and educational institutions to be vigilant. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full circumstances leading to this tragic outcome.
As the community mourns, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of support systems and early intervention in mental health crises. Further updates are awaited as the forensic analysis progresses.
