Etawah, Uttar Pradesh: A 27-year-old MBBS graduate, Dr. Saumya Dixit Dies by suicide at her residence in the Arjun Nagar Pakka Bagh area of Etawah while preparing for her upcoming NEET-PG examination.
According to police officials, Dr. Dixit was living with her father, Ravikant Dixit, who works under the jurisdiction of Friends Colony police station. Her mother was in Bengaluru visiting her elder son when the incident took place.
The incident came to light when her father returned home from work and found the door locked from inside. After repeated attempts to get a response, he broke open the door with the help of neighbours and found his daughter unresponsive.
Police and forensic teams reached the spot and collected a suicide note. According to officials, the note mentioned that Dr. Saumya Dixit had been suffering from depression, anxiety and extreme mental distress. She reportedly stated that no one else was responsible and expressed an apology to her family.
Join NEET PG News 2026 Authorities also recovered her electronic devices, including a tablet, phone and laptop, which have been sent for forensic examination. Police said video messages found on the devices are being analysed as part of the investigation.
The family informed police that Dr. Dixit had attempted suicide around 16 days earlier due to intense mental pressure. A post-mortem examination was conducted under the supervision of a medical team, with the process videographed.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the mental health challenges faced by medical aspirants and students preparing for highly competitive examinations like NEET-PG. Authorities have stated that all evidence collected, including the suicide note and digital records, will be examined as part of the investigation.
