Karkala: Case registered against three doctors over alleged medical negligence death
Karkala: A case has been registered at the Karkala Police Station against three doctors of Spandana Hospital in Karkala based on the Udupi District Surgeon’s report, accusing the doctors of causing the death of a patient due to negligence.
A 52-year-old woman, Zubeida, reportedly visited the doctors at the hospital after developing severe stomach pain in May. The doctors who examined her put her on drips. Later, when Zubeida’s daughter Mubeena requested them to check her mother again, they delayed the examination. Dr. Nagarathna, who later examined Zubeida, said that the patient needed to undergo surgery urgently as she was critical and that any delay could be fatal.
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Zubeida was taken to the operation theatre, with Dr. Nagarathna, Dr. Rahmatullah and Dr. Tushar entering the room. Dr. Rahmatullah later came out and informed the family that Zubeida had died.
Mubeena filed a complaint with Karkala Police stating that, had Zubeida received medical attention in time, she could have been saved. She also alleged that the surgeons had conducted medical tests on Zubeida and proceeded with the surgery in a negligent manner.
Karkala Police registered a case based on Mubeena’s complaint.
The Udupi Deputy Commissioner was requested to seek a report on the issue of Zubeida’s death and the alleged negligence of the doctors. Udupi District Hospital Surgeon Dr. H Ashok probed the matter and submitted the report.
Dr. Ashok stated in his report that Dr. Nagarathna, Dr. Rahmatullah and Dr. Tushar had failed to take mandatory precautions before conducting the operation on Zubeida. The report adds that the doctors neither provided timely medical help to the patient nor kept her family informed about her health condition. In addition, it states that it was found during the probe that the patient had died during the operation.
At the outset, the negligence of the three doctors appears to be the cause of Zubeida’s death, the surgeon stated in his report.
Based on the information provided in the surgeon’s report, Karkala Police have registered a case against Dr. Nagarathna, Dr. Rahmatullah and Dr. Tushar.
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Punjab-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal stabbed to death in Canada
Ontario: Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer originally from Punjab, was killed in a stabbing incident in Canada on March 3 evening, according to reports.
Emergency services responded shortly before 9.30 pm to the 2400 block of Todd Lane following reports of a stabbing, according to a report by ctvnews.ca. The victim was later identified as Grewal, who was known on social media for her outspoken views.
Her family confirmed her death through a post on her Instagram account. “With a very heavy heart I share that my beloved sister Nancy Grewal has passed away on 3 March 2026. I lost my sister, my strength, my forever friend. Rest in Peace, my sister. You will always live in our hearts,” the post said.
Grewal had gained popularity online for sharing strong opinions on political issues, including India-Canada relations. According to a report by The Tribune, she had criticised the previous Justin Trudeau government and had also spoken against pro-Khalistan groups.
Following the incident, the LaSalle Police Service cordoned off two residences, an empty parking lot and a wooded area near Todd Lane as part of the investigation.
Police expressed condolences to the family and friends of the victim. “The LaSalle Police Service offers our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Grewal,” the department said in a social media post.
