The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Wednesday urged all medical colleges to foster a safe and supportive environment for students. The direction comes following the death of a 27-year-old PG medical student who died by suicide after alleged harassment by seniors in her hospital at Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu earlier this week.
The commission held an emergency anti-ragging meeting on Wednesday and pledged to take stringent actions against any form of harassment within the medical community..
Expressing deep condolences to the family and friends, the commission noted that it is committed to a comprehensive investigation and ensuring justice for the victim.