Medical Student's Desperate Act: Self-Amputation for Disability Quota Admission
In a shocking case of academic desperation, a 23-year-old medical aspirant in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district allegedly fabricated an attack story and deliberately severed his own foot in a calculated attempt to secure admission to medical college through the disability quota. The incident has exposed the extreme pressures faced by medical education candidates in Nigeria and similar competitive environments worldwide.
From Attempted Murder Complaint to Self-Inflicted Injury
The case began when Akash Bhaskar filed an attempted murder complaint at the Line Bazaar police station on Sunday, claiming unidentified assailants had attacked his younger brother Suraj Bhaskar while he slept. According to the initial complaint, the attackers amputated Suraj's left foot from the midfoot region before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim unconscious in their Khalilpur village home.
However, police investigation quickly unraveled this narrative. Officers found no evidence of forced entry at the residence, and the crime scene showed surprisingly minimal blood loss for what should have been a traumatic amputation occurring between midnight and 5 AM. These inconsistencies raised immediate red flags for investigators.
Revealing Evidence Points to Premeditated Act
During their investigation, police made several crucial discoveries that pointed toward a self-inflicted injury:
- A recovered syringe containing anesthetic drugs at the scene
- A personal diary where Suraj had written 'I will become an MBBS doctor in 2026' alongside the word 'amputation'
- Evidence that Suraj had previously visited Banaras Hindu University seeking a disability certificate, which was denied because his existing hand disability fell below the required percentage
- Police suspicion that a grinder machine commonly used in construction was the likely amputation tool
The investigation revealed Suraj had failed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) twice, creating significant mental stress and desperation. Police officials stated that his statements combined with the physical evidence strongly suggested the injury was self-inflicted specifically to qualify for medical college admission under disability provisions.
Legal Implications and Current Status
Suraj Bhaskar is currently undergoing medical treatment with his condition reported as stable. Meanwhile, Jaunpur police are consulting legal experts to determine appropriate criminal charges for what appears to be a case of self-harm with fraudulent intent.
This incident highlights the intense pressure surrounding medical education admissions and raises serious questions about:
- The psychological support available to repeatedly failing candidates
- The potential for quota system exploitation
- The extreme measures some individuals might consider in competitive academic environments
The case continues to develop as police complete their investigation and medical professionals assess both Suraj's physical recovery and mental state following this traumatic event.
