Udaipur – July 27, 2025: In a deeply tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across the student community and raised questions about institutional accountability, a 23 year old dental student from Jammu, Shveta Singh, was found dead in her hostel room at a private dental college in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The student, who was pursuing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), reportedly ended her life late Saturday night.
According to preliminary reports, a suicide note was recovered from the room, in which Shveta Singh explicitly accused two faculty members identified as “Naini Ma’am” and “Bhagwat Sir” of mentally harassing her for the last two years. The note suggests that the continuous harassment made her life “unbearable,” pushing her toward this extreme step.
Shveta Singh, a resident of Jammu, was in the final stages of her BDS degree. Described by her peers as bright, sensitive, and committed to her academic journey, Shveta had reportedly been under stress for some time. According to her friends, she had recently become withdrawn and complained about the “toxic” atmosphere created by the professors she named in the note.
Her parents, who arrived in Udaipur on Sunday morning, are devastated. “Our daughter left Jammu with a dream to become a doctor. She died pleading for justice,” her father said, breaking down in front of reporters.
Suicide Note of Shveta Singh
The suicide note, currently in police custody, is a handwritten letter spanning two pages. In it, Shveta Singh accused her professors of mentally torturing her and creating a hostile academic environment. She claimed that her complaints were either ignored or met with further humiliation.
“I can’t take it anymore. Every day has been a struggle. Naini Ma’am and Bhagwat Sir have ruined my life. They have mentally tortured me for two years and no one believed me,” the note allegedly read.
The note ends with a heartbreaking appeal: “Please don’t let them do this to others.”
Police Investigation and FIR Status
The local police have initiated an inquiry under Section 174 of the CrPC. According to SHO Anil Sharma of the Pratap Nagar Police Station, both teachers named in the note will be interrogated, and forensic analysis of the note is also underway.
“We are treating the matter with utmost seriousness. An FIR will be registered based on the findings of the preliminary inquiry. The handwriting of the note will be verified through forensic experts,” said the SHO.
College Authorities Under Scrutiny
The private dental college administration has so far released a brief statement expressing condolences and promising full cooperation in the investigation. However, student groups have alleged that Shveta Singh had previously tried to file complaints internally but faced apathy from the college management.
Students staged a peaceful protest on campus on Sunday evening, demanding immediate suspension of the two accused teachers pending investigation.
Growing Call for Justice and Institutional Reforms
The death of Shveta Singh has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with the hashtag #JusticeForShvetaSingh trending on X (formerly Twitter). Activists and student leaders are demanding not just justice for Shveta but a broader inquiry into the mental health crisis facing students in private institutions.
Student activist Priya Rathod commented, “The case of Shveta Singh is not isolated. Harassment, power abuse, and the lack of mental health support in colleges are systemic problems. Institutions must be held accountable.”
Parents Demand Criminal Charges
Shveta’s parents have demanded that both teachers be arrested under IPC Sections related to abetment of suicide and mental harassment. “No student should have to die like this. If these professors are not punished, it will send a dangerous message,” her mother said through tears.
The Larger Crisis in Indian Campuses
The death of Shveta Singh once again brings focus to the mounting mental health issues in Indian educational institutions. Experts believe that without a safe mechanism to report harassment and robust mental health support systems, such tragedies will continue to occur.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar, a psychologist, noted, “Many students suffer in silence due to stigma and fear of retaliation. If Shveta’s note is proven true, it is a clear case of institutional failure.”
What’s Next?
The college has announced the formation of an internal review committee, but student groups are skeptical of its independence. Meanwhile, authorities have assured the victim’s family that justice will not be delayed.
As more details emerge, the country waits to see if the justice system can deliver accountability for Shveta Singh, whose final words serve as a grim reminder of the hidden suffering that many students endure behind the closed walls of academia.
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