Nurse Found Dead In Kolkata Hospital Washroom, Police Order Probe
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
A 30-year-old female nurse was found dead inside the washroom of N.R.S. Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata late on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The victim was on night duty in the gynaecology ward when she went missing before being discovered unconscious on the bathroom floor. She was pronounced dead after being rushed for medical treatment, with investigators noting no visible marks of injury or suicide note at the scene. The Kolkata Police have ordered a post-mortem and launched a probe, while the family has requested that the autopsy be conducted outside N.R.S. Medical College to ensure transparency. Additional Commissioner of Police Kunal Agarwal confirmed that CCTV footage is being reviewed and the victim's husband has been contacted for details.
Why it matters
The incident has renewed serious concerns regarding the safety and security of healthcare workers inside major medical institutions in West Bengal.
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