A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student, Dr Shahana in Thiruvananthapuram died by suicide, leaving behind a note that referred to a broken engagement and financial pressures. Following this tragic incident, the police arrested Dr. EA Ruwais, a principal doctor at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and a prominent figure in the Kerala Medical Postgraduates Association (KMPGA), on charges of abetment to suicide and violating the Dowry Prohibition Act.Why Dr Shahana commmited suicideThe deceased womans family alleges that Dr. Ruwais called off their engagement after they failed to meet his exorbitant dowry demands. These demands reportedly included 150 sovereigns of gold (worth over Rs 60 lakhs), immovable property, and a car. The womans family further shared that she was deeply distraught by the canceled engagement and felt helpless due to financial pressure.Who is follow-up action after her suicideDr. Ruwais was arrested on Wednesday at a relatives home in Karunagappally, Kollam district. The Health Minister of Kerala, Ms. Veena George, has condemned the incident and announced the immediate suspension of Dr. Ruwais from both his medical college duties and the Kerala Medical Postgraduates Association (KMPGA). Moreover, a thorough investigation into the matter was initiated by the director of the Women and Child Welfare Department.In a Facebook post, Ms. George expressed her strong disapproval of such incidents, stating, This is a serious issue, and incidents like this are not acceptable at all.This tragic incident has cast a shadow on the medical community and sparked outrage across Kerala.
