On March 29, 2023 at 01:59 PM IST, Dr. Ganesh Kumar, a Casualty Medical Officer at Pathanamthitta General Hospital, was found dead in a rented house in Pathanamthitta. The cause of death appeared to be suicide as he was found hanging. The doctor had played football with his fellow doctors at an indoor stadium until 10 PM the night before. When his friend visited him the next morning, he did not respond. It was later discovered that he had used ink to write “lost, in every sense” on the wall. Ganesh Kumar was originally from Thiruvananthapuram Kaimanam. It is important to note that suicide is not a solution and individuals dealing with mental health issues should seek professional help. One such resource is the ‘Disha’ helpline, which can be reached toll-free at 1056 or at 0471-2552056.
Pathanamthitta: A doctor of Pathanamthitta General Hospital was found hanging dead. Casualty Medical Officer Dr. Ganesh Kumar was found dead. The incident happened on Wednesday.
He was found dead in a rented house. ‘Lost, in every sense’ is the writing on the wall. It was also found that he dipped his hand in ink and hit it on the wall. He played football with his fellow doctors at the nearby indoor stadium till 10 o’clock on Tuesday night. The reason for the suicide is not clear.
Ganesh Kumar is a native of Thiruvananthapuram Kaimanam. The doctor had not opened the door in the morning when his friend, who had come home with breakfast, called him. Later, the house owner and his friend found him dead.
(Note: Suicide is not a solution to anything, seek help from mental health experts and try to survive. When you have such thoughts, call ‘Disha’ helpline. Toll free helpline number: 1056, 0471-2552056)
The tragic loss of Dr. Ganesh Kumar has left the medical community and his loved ones mourning. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of seeking help when struggling with mental health issues. No one should have to suffer in silence. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out to mental health experts and utilize resources such as helplines. Remember, there is hope and help available.