Kolkata, Jan 14 (NationPress) Alarming claims of medical negligence have emerged from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata following the tragic death of a woman during her treatment, leading her family to stage a protest.

The hospital grounds erupted in protests and turmoil on the night of the elderly woman's demise. The deceased, identified as Jaibun Nisha (65), resided in Belgachia, North Kolkata. Her family accused hospital staff of negligence, asserting that she passed away after being left unattended for an extended period post-admission for respiratory issues.

The relatives asserted that Jaibun Nisha was transported to the trauma care unit at RG Kar around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, alleging that there was only one doctor available at that time, who declined to assess her condition.

Despite her critical status, they claimed that no medical personnel attended to her for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, which incited outrage among her family members.

As tensions rose within the hospital, five to six junior doctors eventually arrived; however, by that point, the patient's health had worsened significantly. Despite their initial attempts to assist her, the elderly woman succumbed to her condition. In response, the deceased's relatives and neighbors organized a vigorous protest outside the trauma care unit, voicing concerns about the hospital's security and services.

A family member, Shamim Akhtar, expressed to local reporters, "The conditions at RG Kar Hospital are dire. We advise against bringing anyone here in critical condition. The doctors seem to have police protection, yet we are left without any assistance. The chaos is pervasive throughout the hospital."

A significant police presence, including central reserve police, was deployed to manage the situation. After considerable effort, the police succeeded in dispersing the protesters, and the situation stabilized by Wednesday morning. The family of the deceased has called for an investigation into the alleged medical negligence.

So far, there has been no official statement from the hospital authorities regarding this incident.

It's worth noting that on August 9, 2024, the body of a post-graduate trainee doctor was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which had caused nationwide outrage and led to prolonged protests by doctors, activists, and the public. The only convicted individual, Sanjoy Roy, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court. Yet, a year later, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not completed its inquiry into the "larger conspiracy" surrounding the case.