A major protest broke out in Patna on Monday after the death of a 15-year-old boy at a private hospital triggered allegations of medical negligence and foul play. The incident quickly escalated into unrest, with angry relatives and locals taking to the streets.
Family Protests with Body, ICU Equipment on Road
Tensions flared outside Paras Hospital as the grieving family staged a dramatic protest. In a shocking scene, they placed the boy’s body along with an ICU bed and ventilator on the road, demanding justice and accountability.
The protest caused significant disruption in the area and drew the attention of local authorities.
Teen Admitted with Head Injury, Dies During Treatment
According to officials, the teenager had been admitted to the ICU in critical condition after suffering a severe head injury. The injury was allegedly caused by being hit with a bat.
Despite treatment, the boy succumbed, leading to outrage among family members who accused the hospital of failing to provide proper care.
Allegations of Negligence, Bribery Surface
A relative of the deceased, Pinki Devi, made serious allegations against both the hospital and an influential family. She claimed that the son of a police inspector was responsible for the assault and later bribed hospital authorities to remove his name from the case.
The family also alleged that the hospital charged them nearly Rs 5 lakh but failed to provide adequate treatment. They further claimed they were denied access to the patient even after paying around Rs 2 lakh initially.
Protest Turns Violent, Property Damaged
Anger among locals escalated into violence as protesters vandalised hospital property. Windows were broken, flower pots thrown, and vehicles parked on the premises were damaged.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the situation spiraled out of control before authorities intervened to restore order.
Family Claims Patient Was Kept on Ventilator Without Care
The family alleged that doctors continued to demand more money while insisting that the boy was alive, even as his condition deteriorated. They accused the hospital of prioritizing payments over patient care.
“We paid around Rs 5 lakh here, but no treatment was done,” said Pinki Devi, reiterating claims of negligence and corruption.
Investigation Awaited
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the allegations. Further investigation is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death and the claims of bribery and medical negligence.
