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Child Dies During Eye Surgery: Hospital Under Scrutiny
21 May
Summary
- A six-year-old died during an eye surgery on May 18.
- Relatives allege medical negligence, prompting a police investigation.
- The hospital is cooperating with authorities and conducting an internal inquiry.
A six-year-old girl passed away on May 18 while undergoing an eye surgery at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. The procedure was reportedly related to a previous cataract surgery. Distraught relatives gathered at the hospital, alleging medical negligence and demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
In response, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) issued a notice to the hospital, demanding all case papers and records within 24 hours. The Alankar police station has formally accepted the family's complaint, but an FIR will only be registered after an expert medical opinion from the Sassoon General Hospital's medical board is obtained.
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has stated that the incident is extremely unfortunate and has launched an internal inquiry. The hospital pledged full cooperation with the police and Sassoon General Hospital, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and accountability throughout the process.
