Shiwangi Bagoan, an assistant anesthesiologist at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was found dead with her daughter Ziana, whose father is from Leicester, on December 14, 2020. The couple was found by the toddler’s grandmother Jassumati Lalu in Shiwangi bedroom at their family home in London. Ambulance crews tried to save the mother and daughter, but failed. Investigations by the Metropolitan Police later revealed that the mother of one, 25 years old, had tried to commit suicide three years earlier in 2017, when she stole the same drugs she used again in 2020. READ MORE: Expectant mother who lost her son weeks before the expiration date claims “warning signs lost” by maternity staff Shiwangi was suspended from work for more than a year after being investigated for misconduct and returned to work at West Moreland Street Hospital in London in July 2020, according to a survey. MyLondon reported that the court heard in the days before the bodies of the mother and baby were discovered that grandmother Jassumatu was increasingly concerned about them. It had been several days since Jassumatu had heard Shiwangi and used her own key to enter the apartment. The mother had left a heartbreaking suicide note addressed to her mom and Ziana’s aunt, Ira. The couple was discovered by Ziana’s grandmother, who was worried after not hearing Shiwangi for several days. Xuangi wrote: “Dear mom, sorry I hurt you so much. I take Zia with me because I do not want to be selfish leaving her to you. You did so much for both of us. And all I have done is give you stress. ». An investigation into the deaths found that on December 11, Shiwangi had visited her workplace in the middle of the night and had access to surgeries in the area where the drugs were stored – which was later found to be the cause of death. . They were kept in a combined locked refrigerator that Shiwangi knew how to access. Detective Sergeant Terry Goodman, who was the chief investigating officer, said: “Investigations have revealed that drug vials were stolen from West Moreland Street Hospital, from a locked locker that Shiwangi had access to for 24 hours.” Police also spoke to several witnesses during their investigation, including her partner, Joseph, and Ziana’s father, Jijesh, who lives in Leicester. It then became clear that Shiwangi had previously attempted suicide. Talk to someone. There are helpful helplines and websites available now. Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write how you feel or if you are worried about being heard on the phone, you can email the Samaritans at [email protected] Childline (0800 1111) operates a helpline for children and young people in the United Kingdom. Calls are free and the number will not appear on your phone bill. PAPYROS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organization that supports teenagers and young adults. The Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It does not have a helpline, but it does offer a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, low mood or have suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for children and adults affected by bullying. The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who have difficulty coping – experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in a crisis. Messages were revealed between Shiwangi and her partner who revealed that she was “struggling to get through the day”. One wrote: “You know I’m stressed, at least be here with me.” Another said: “I’m really struggling to cope. I’m telling you I have all these desperate thoughts and you have not taken them into account.” On the afternoon of December 9, she sent her then-friend Joseph a photo of a note she had written to her daughter, expressing that she felt she was a “bad mother,” as the court heard. Two days before her death, she sent another message begging Joseph: “Please come home today. It is concluded that Ziana was “illegally murdered” and that Shiwangi died of suicide. The medical cause of death for both Xuangi and Xiana was given as “respiratory failure due to drug poisoning.” West London Medical Examiner Lydia Brown told the court: “It is sad that you lost not one, but two family members in such difficult circumstances. “I’m sure these losses were felt so much by all those who knew Siuangi and Ziana.” A spokesman for the University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had previously described Shiwangi as a “valuable member of our team” who “will be missed by her colleagues”. Read more related articles Read more related articles
