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Nurse Found Dead in Locked Toilet at Kolkata Hospital

A nurse was discovered deceased in a locked toilet at N.R.S. Medical College and Hospital, leading to an investigation.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Thursday morning, a nurse was found dead in a locked toilet at N.R.S. Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee and senior police officials arrived at the scene following the incident, which has raised concerns within the community.

According to reports, a post-mortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death. The police have not yet concluded whether the incident is a case of suicide or if foul play was involved.

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