Violence Erupts at Firozabad Trauma Centre Following Patient's Death Amid Accusations of Negligence
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Synopsis
On March 15, a violent incident erupted at the Firozabad trauma centre following a patient's death. The deceased's family protested, leading to vandalism and assaults on medical staff, prompting police intervention.
Key Takeaways
- Patient's death led to violent protests at the hospital.
- Family accused the hospital of medical negligence.
- Local police were called to restore order.
- Hospital officials refuted allegations of negligence.
- Investigation launched to uncover the truth.
New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) A disturbing incident occurred at the trauma centre of the Government Medical College in Firozabad after the passing of a patient.
The relatives of the deceased initiated a protest, leading to considerable disruption within the hospital grounds. They damaged hospital property and assaulted medical personnel. The atmosphere became increasingly tense, necessitating the arrival of local police to restore order.
The individual who passed away, identified as Dinesh, was a resident of the Labor Colony in Firozabad. He was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of vomiting.
The family claims that after receiving treatment, the doctors released him in an unconscious state. Upon their return to the hospital later, Dinesh was pronounced dead. They attribute his death to what they describe as medical negligence on the part of the hospital.
Dr. Naveen Jain, the Medical Superintendent, countered these allegations, asserting that Dinesh was already in a lifeless condition when he was brought in. He condemned the violent actions of the deceased's relatives, who resorted to vandalism and physical aggression against hospital staff following the death.
A statement from the attending physician noted, “Some individuals accompanying the patient claimed he was already dead upon arrival. Police have been dispatched to manage the situation, and a postmortem will clarify the cause of death.”
A hospital security guard reported that while some relatives were inside, others remained outside, and it was those outside who instigated the chaos, breaking items and creating a disturbance.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the facts and take necessary actions.
