Female doctor found dead in Mumbai railway hospital; police probe on

MUMBAI: A female doctor was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Western Railway’s Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Mumbai Central, triggering shock and concern among hospital staff. The deceased has been identified as Dr Anuja Kulkarni, an unmarried doctor working in the hospital’s ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) department.

The incident came to light on Wednesday after Dr Kulkarni failed to report to the operation theatre for her scheduled surgeries. Following the discovery, the Tardeo Police registered a case under the Accidental Death Report (ADR) category and launched an investigation.

According to Mumbai Police and hospital authorities, Dr Kulkarni had several pre-planned surgeries scheduled at the hospital that day. However, when she did not arrive at the operation theatre at the designated time, her colleagues became concerned. Several attempts were made to contact her on her phone, but she did not respond to the calls.