A medical student, a native of Tumakuru district, allegedly died by suicide at a hostel on the Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences campus in Shivamogga on Wednesday night.
Sandeep Raj, 27, was a postgraduate student in the Department of Radiology. He is said to have left a death note. Doddapete police have registered an unnatural death report.
Shivamogga SP Nikhil B. told the media that the student had mentioned his health issue in the death note. The family has been informed, he said. .
If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these 24/7 helplines: Tele Manas 14416 or 18008914416 or Arogya Sahayavani at 104 for help)
Published – January 09, 2026 06:14 pm IST
