A 25-year-old final-year dental student at Pacific Dental College and Hospital in Udaipur was found dead in her hostel room late Thursday night, triggering massive student protests and serious allegations against faculty members. The student, Shweta Singh, hailed from Jammu and Kashmir and was in the final year of her BDS program.
According to police, Singh’s body was discovered hanging by her roommate at around 11:00 pm. She was rushed to the hospital immediately but was declared dead on arrival. Authorities from Sukher Police Station have shifted the body to a mortuary, with a postmortem examination to be conducted upon her family’s arrival.
A handwritten suicide note was recovered from the scene, in which Singh accused two faculty members—referred to as “Mahi Ma’am” and “Bhagwat Sir”—of subjecting her to prolonged mental and emotional harassment. In her note, she highlighted ongoing academic pressure, irregularities in internal examinations, and targeted mistreatment of students unable to pay bribes. “Sucking the blood of those who do not pay,” the note read, reflecting her anguish.
Denied Exam for 1.5 Years, Udaipur Student Made to ‘Run from Pillar to Post
Singh’s classmates revealed that she was part of the college’s “odd batch,” a category meant for students who miss exams or fall short of attendance. As per regulations, such students are supposed to be given a re-examination within six months. However, Singh had reportedly been requesting her pending exam for nearly one and a half years with no resolution. “Shweta was made to run from pillar to post,” a classmate said. “They kept delaying her case without any concrete response,” another added.
The incident has sparked outrage among students. On Friday morning, hundreds gathered on campus, blocking the main college gate and demanding immediate action. Protesters staged a sit-in and chanted slogans calling for justice. A video of the demonstration shows students shouting in unison and holding placards accusing the administration of negligence and misconduct.
The college administration, facing mounting pressure, expelled the two faculty members named in Singh’s note. College owner Rahul Agarwal also took disciplinary action against Principal Ravi Kumar and promised reforms. “The matter is being investigated by the police, and they will take appropriate action based on their findings. The college management is also addressing the situation and will terminate the staff members involved,” Agarwal stated.
FIR Registered on the Incident
Police confirmed that an FIR has been registered and an investigation is underway. SHO Ravindra Charan of Sukher Police Station said that authorities are coordinating with the college to ensure full accountability. “The situation is being closely monitored,” he added.
In the wake of Singh’s death, students are demanding structural reforms, including greater transparency in academic procedures, timely conduct of exams, and fair treatment for all batches. The administration has assured that corrective measures will be implemented within two to three months.
Shweta Singh’s death has triggered widespread concern over student mental health and institutional accountability in higher education settings. Her tragic passing continues to stir debate over the treatment of students in professional colleges, with many calling for urgent reforms.
