Belagavi session: BIMS hospital case sparks heated debate in Upper House
Belagavi (Suvarna Vidhana Soudha): A major discussion erupted in the Legislative Council on Monday regarding a case at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) Hospital, where it was alleged that a patient’s intestine was removed instead of a stomach tumor during surgery.
During the discussion on Question No. 13 (139), Congress member M. Nagaraju raised the issue and demanded strict action against the doctors and hospital administration responsible for the alleged negligence.
Responding to the concerns, Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil clarified that there was no negligence on the part of the doctors during the surgery at BIMS.
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The minister stated that the government had taken note of media reports claiming that a patient’s intestine was mistakenly removed due to surgical negligence. Upon inquiry, it was found that the patient was a chronic alcoholic and tobacco user, and the referral letter issued by the taluk hospital had identified a perforation in the intestine. He added that regular diagnostic procedures including USG and sonography revealed an appendicular perforation.
The minister further informed the House that on June 20, 2025, a laparotomy was conducted on the patient, and as swelling was observed at the tip of the appendix, an appendectomy was performed. During the surgery, the intestine was examined and found to be normal, and hence, was not removed, as confirmed in the report submitted by the institution.
Despite continuous treatment and medical advice, the patient was taken away from the hospital on June 22 by family members against medical advice, the minister added.
Dr. Patil assured the Council that no negligence occurred from the medical team during the surgical procedure at BIMS Hospital.
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FIR registered after drone spotted flying over ISRO's ISITE campus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): An unmanned aerial vehicle was allegedly spotted flying over the ISRO's ISITE campus here, a designated "No Drone Zone", following which a probe has been launched, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at around 8.16 AM on May 2, they said.
A probe was launched following a complaint by a sub-inspector from the CISF who spotted the unidentified drone flying at a height of approximately 80 to 100 feet over the ISITE (Satellite Integration and Test Establishment) campus for about 10 to 12 seconds, police said.
According to the FIR, the ISRO ISITE campus is a highly sensitive and restricted area, designated as a "No Drone Zone." Any unauthorised aerial activity in such a sensitive zone poses a serious threat to security.
Despite being aware that this is a prohibited "No Drone Zone," some unknown individuals have carried out illegal drone activity in the restricted area, the complaint alleged.
Police said a case has been registered against unknown persons at HAL police station under Section 329(3) (criminal trespass) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with relevant provisions of the Aircraft Act, for operating a drone in a prohibited area without permission.
Further investigation is underway, they added.
