FIRs Filed Against Two Hospitals in Kanpur Over Negligence in Treatment of ITBP Constable's Mother
FIRs filed against two hospitals, Kanpur police commissioner writes to ITBP DG for action over ‘show of strength’ by jawans
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
FIRs have been filed against Krishna Hospital and Paras Hospital in Kanpur after a medical inquiry revealed negligence in the treatment of Nirmala Devi, mother of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police constable, leading to her arm amputation. Kanpur's police commissioner has also raised concerns over ITBP personnel's intimidating presence at the police commissionerate.
- 01FIRs were registered under Sections 125(b) and 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against both hospitals.
- 02The inquiry concluded that delayed treatment and lack of specialist advice led to the amputation of Nirmala Devi's arm.
- 03Constable Vikas Singh's mother was initially treated at Krishna Hospital after being diverted from an ITBP-empanelled facility due to heavy traffic.
- 04Commissioner Raghubir Lal criticized the ITBP personnel's formation outside the police commissionerate as indiscipline.
- 05The police and ITBP coordinated during the inquiry, with no reported disputes between the two forces.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Kanpur police have filed FIRs against Krishna Hospital and Paras Hospital following a medical inquiry that found both institutions negligent in the treatment of Nirmala Devi, the mother of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) constable Vikas Singh. Devi's arm had to be amputated due to delayed care and improper treatment after she was taken to Krishna Hospital on May 13. An inquiry panel concluded that timely specialist consultation could have prevented the amputation. Additionally, Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal expressed concern over ITBP personnel's intimidating presence outside his office, describing their formation as indiscipline. He has requested action against the ITBP personnel involved, including a commandant. Despite the issues raised regarding the ITBP's conduct, Lal emphasized that the inquiry into the hospitals proceeded in coordination with the ITBP, indicating no conflict between the police and the border force.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The case has raised significant concerns about medical negligence in Kanpur and the accountability of healthcare facilities.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think should be the consequences for hospitals found negligent in patient care?
Connecting to poll...
More about Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.