Rashmi Verma, a 24-year-old doctor at AIIMS Bhopal, passed away after being hospitalized for 25 days due to a suspected anaesthetic overdose. Dr. Verma, an Assistant Professor at the Emergency and Trauma Centre, was found unconscious in her hostel room on December 11 and had been on ventilator support since then.
Despite medical efforts, her condition did not improve, leading to her demise on Monday. An AIIMS Bhopal official confirmed her death around 10 a.m. and stated that her body was handed over to her family. Further details were withheld due to an ongoing police investigation.
Earlier reports from AIIMS Bhopal indicated brain injury and prolonged oxygen deprivation based on an MRI scan conducted 72 hours after her admission. Dr. Verma’s husband, Dr. Ratan Verma, an orthopaedic specialist, had brought her to the hospital upon discovering her unconscious state.
Dr. Rashmi Verma, who held an MD degree in General Medicine, was actively involved in various administrative roles at AIIMS Bhopal. She had a background in emergency medicine, diabetes, hypertension, and palliative care, among other specialties.
