BJ Medical College Student's Tragic Death Highlights Mental Health Concerns
A 19-year-old MBBS student at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, identified as Jiya Daki, died by suicide in her hostel room on her birthday. The incident occurred on a Monday afternoon when Jiya chose not to attend college, informing her roommate she would join later. She was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her room. Authorities were alerted around 4:15 pm, and the police were called to the scene at the Devi Girls Hostel near Civil Hospital. A three-page suicide note addressed to her mother was discovered, in which Jiya expressed feelings of failure and loneliness, apologizing for not being a 'good daughter.' She mentioned her struggles with making friends despite others' attempts to befriend her. The college dean, Meenakshi Parikh, did not respond to inquiries regarding the incident. 
