UP: Family claims needle left in woman's head after stitches at CHC, probe ordered
Hapur (UP), Sep 30: A family in western Uttar Pradesh's Hapur alleged that a surgical needle was left in a young woman's head after receiving stitches at a government facility, with the health department on Monday ordering an inquiry into the claims.
The incident occurred three days ago in the village of Nanai, located in the Bahadurgarh area following a dispute between two parties, 22-year-old Sitara, daughter of Siyakat Khan, sustained a serious head injury from a stick.
Her family then took her to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gadh for treatment. The family said the attending doctor stitched her wound and bandaged her head before discharging her.
However, Sitara continued to experience severe pain, prompting her family to consult a private doctor the next day.
Upon removing the bandage, the doctor was shocked to discover that a needle had been left inside her head by the government doctor, they said.
"The doctor was drunk. We want action to be taken so that such an incident is not repeated with anyone in future," Sitara's mother told reporters.
The family subsequently lodged a complaint with the local health department and relevant authorities.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Tyagi said, "We have formed a two-member team to investigate the matter and have requested a report. Action will be taken based on the findings of this report."
On the charges of the staff on duty being drunk, Tyagi said the doctor in question is a teetotaller but added that a detailed inquiry is ongoing and everything would be cleared once the report is out.
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CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday.
The Election Commission's directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being ransacked.
The CEC issued instructions to the West Bengal chief secretary, director general of police, Kolkata police commissioner and directors general of central armed police forces, along with all district magistrates, superintendents of police and other officials, to maintain continuous patrolling in sensitive areas, he said.
"Those responsible for inciting violence and carrying out acts of vandalism must be arrested immediately," the official said, quoting the CEC's instruction.
The chief election commissioner also stressed the need for swift and firm enforcement of the law, he added.
This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the state, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation, he added.
"We have been asked to remain on high alert and ensure that any attempt to disturb peace is dealt with firmly," a senior police officer said.
The state authorities have intensified vigil across districts, with coordinated efforts between the police and central forces to prevent any untoward incident, he added.
The assembly elections were held in West Bengal in two phases - April 23 and 29. The counting of votes took place on May 4.
The BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the TMC's uninterrupted 15-year rule in the state.
