Routine Surgery Turns Fatal: Jharkhand Woman Dies

A routine gallbladder operation at Santevita Hospital in Jharkhand's capital resulted in the death of Anjana Tiwari, a junior secretariat assistant. Tiwari, a sole provider for her family, was admitted for the procedure on Sunday. Post-surgery, her condition rapidly deteriorated, requiring transfusion of eight units of blood and two units of plasma. Reports indicate an artery was punctured during the operation, causing severe internal bleeding.

Further complications arose, reportedly involving the transfusion of cold blood and the onset of multiple organ failure. Tiwari was transferred to Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Superspecialty Hospital but passed away on Tuesday. A complaint has been lodged at the Lower Bazar police station, and an autopsy is being expedited under strict official supervision, including mandatory videography by a medical board.

The incident has raised serious concerns about medical protocols and accountability. The administration has deputed an executive magistrate to monitor the autopsy process at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. Hospital officials have not yet commented on the matter.