Mangalore: MBBS Student Found Dead in Flat at Shivbagh

Pic: Brijesh Garodi
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Dec 13: A 29-year-old MBBS student from Lucknow was found dead at his flat in Shivbagh here on Thursday December 13.

The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Hamdan Rashid, a student of Yenepoya Medical College here.

He was the son of Mohammed Rashid and Farzana of Lucknow.

The deceased Rashid was staying alone at a flat in Shivbagh. It is said that he was suffering from asthma and was undergoing treatment for the past four years.

He was in regular contact with his family, calling them often and keeping them updated about his health condition. However, for the past four days he had not called home and no one had heard from him.

His death came to light Wednesday December 12 when foul smell started to emanate in the premises where he stayed. The watchman informed the owner who immediately arrived and began a search for the source of the smell. It was found to be emanating from the student's flat.

The door of the flat was locked and had to be forced open. Rashid's body was found inside the flat in a decomposed state.

It is suspected that Rashid might had a violent asthma attack and breathed his last while trying to reach for his medicine. As the body was decomposed, it is surmised that he might have died four days ago.

The body has been shifted to Wenlock mortuary.

Kadri police have registered a case.