Dr Jay Patel, an anesthesiologist at Synergy Hospital in Rajkot, was discovered dead at his residence in Suvarnabhumi Complex near Speedwell Party Plot, an official said on Thursday. Authorities believe the 40-year-old doctor died from an overdose of medication.
Dr Patel’s death came to light when he failed to report for duty at hospital, where he was scheduled to perform anaesthesia for surgeries. Concerned by his absence and failure to respond to repeated calls, hospital staff visited his residence. There, they found him unresponsive.
Emergency services were immediately contacted, and a team from 108 Emergency Services arrived on the scene. Dr Patel was pronounced dead by the emergency medical team.
Note Recovered
A suicide note was recovered from the scene. In the note, Dr Patel requested that his brother-in-law be informed of his death before notifying his parents, who were away on a pilgrimage.
Preliminary investigations indicate that ongoing divorce proceedings and related domestic distress were key factors contributing to his decision to take his own life.
The police have initiated a full investigation into the incident. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death, and Dr Patel’s family members will be questioned to gain further insight into the circumstances surrounding his tragic demise.
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