2 min readNew DelhiAug 22, 2026 10:52 AM ISTIn a statement, the Ganga Ram Hospital authorities said that they are “deeply shocked” by the incident.A 19-year-old nursing student allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room in Central Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar on Friday, police said.The deceased was a third year B.Sc. Nursing student and was part of the nursing staff at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. She was from Najafgarh in South West Delhi.According to police, the preliminary enquiry indicated that she died by hanging in her hostel room in the campus. No suicide note has been recovered from the site, they said. An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding her death.In a statement, the Ganga Ram Hospital authorities said that they are “deeply shocked” by the incident.“The hospital authorities are extending full cooperation to the investigating agencies, and all relevant facts, including the circumstances leading to the incident, are being examined,” said the statement.According to police, information regarding the death of the student was received at Police Station Rajinder Nagar from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on August 21. Local police personnel reached the spot and initiated proceedings, and have stated that they are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and are also expected to record statements of people acquainted with the student as part of the enquiry.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:delhiAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement