Man carries stillborn foetus to collectorate claiming medical negligence; hospital sealed
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Aug 23 (PTI): A man carried a stillborn foetus in a bag to the district collectorate on Friday, alleging that medical negligence by a private hospital was responsible for it. The district administration has launched a probe and sealed the hospital.
A video of the man holding the bag while speaking to the officials at the collector's office has surfaced online .
Vipin, a resident of Nausar Jogi village, reached the collectorate on Friday and told officials, including Chief Development Officer (CDO) Abhishek Kumar and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Santosh Gupta, that negligence by doctors at Goldar Hospital in Mahewaganj caused the death and has left his wife, Rubi, in a critical condition.
District Magistrate (DM) Durga Shakti Nagpal ordered the hospital to be sealed and directed that all admitted patients be shifted to nearby health centres.
"I have instructed officials to closely monitor the health of Vipin's wife and ensure she receives proper treatment," said the DM, who told Vipin that his wife’s medical expenses would be borne personally by her.
Rubi has since been admitted to another hospital, and her condition is reported to be improving.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
