Mystery Surrounds RIMS Tragedy as Orthopedic Student Dies, Investigation Ongoing

Dr. Akash Bhongra, a second-year postgraduate student in the Orthopedics Department at RIMS, tragically jumped from the rooftop of Hostel No. 4 late Sunday night with his girlfriend. While Dr. Akash did not survive the incident, his girlfriend Pallavi sustained serious injuries, including a broken collarbone, but survived. The incident occurred on the evening of October 20, 2024, after both had gone to the terrace earlier that evening.

Dr. Akash, originally from Jamshedpur, completed his MBBS in 2013 and was pursuing his postgraduation in Orthopedics at RIMS. On the day of the incident, an argument between Dr. Akash and Pallavi reportedly escalated. It is believed that both jumped from the terrace following the altercation.

Dr. Akash was found unconscious and taken to the trauma center, while Pallavi, although seriously injured, remained conscious. The exact cause and motivation behind the tragic event remain unclear, as the police investigation has yet to determine a concrete reason.

The news of the incident deeply shocked the local medical community, and colleagues rushed to the trauma center upon hearing what had happened. Further investigations are ongoing to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event.