A 35-year-old transperson, Radhika Jadhav, died by suicide inside ward no. 17 of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur on Thursday morning. According to police, Radhika, a resident of Nandgaon Peth in Amravati, had been begging on trains. On April 23, she accidentally fell from a moving train near Badnera railway station, sustaining severe injuries that led to the amputation of both her legs.
Hospitalization and Growing Distress
Initially admitted to a local hospital, she was later transferred to GMCH Nagpur for further treatment. Hospital sources revealed that Radhika had been experiencing severe pain and complications following the double amputation. In the early hours of Thursday, she recorded a poignant voice note on her mobile phone expressing her distress. In the recording, she reportedly said: "The pain is unbearable. I am committing suicide. I am ending my life's journey. Please hand over my mortal remains to Amrapali in Amravati for the last rites." She also urged that no post-mortem be conducted on her body.
Discovery and Investigation
Investigators stated that she used a bandage strip tied to her hospital bed, and she is believed to have died around 1:10 am. The body was discovered around 7 am when hospital staff noticed Radhika missing from her bed. Doctors later declared her dead. A companion had been staying with her in the ward during her recovery.
Ajni Police have registered an accidental death report and initiated an inquiry. Officers confirmed that no foul play is suspected so far. The voice recording is being examined, and statements are being taken from the companion and hospital staff. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
