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The cancelled medical exams that sparked protests, a resit and tragedy
Key takeaways
- Pradeep Mahich (in photograph) took his own life after finding out his medical exam results were no longer valid.
- The cancellation of results from an Indian medical exam has led to protests, extensive security measures outside new exam locations and accusations that the education system has "collapsed".
- About six students who were told their initial exam results would no longer count took their own lives after the cancellation, according to local media reports.
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Pradeep Mahich (in photograph) took his own life after finding out his medical exam results were no longer valid. (ABC News: Som Patidar)
The cancellation of results from an Indian medical exam has led to protests, extensive security measures outside new exam locations and accusations that the education system has "collapsed".
About six students who were told their initial exam results would no longer count took their own lives after the cancellation, according to local media reports.
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