Patient Death Sparks Hospital Protest

Tension erupted in Samrala as residents protested outside a private hospital, alleging medical negligence after the death of 71-year-old Sohan Singh. Singh had undergone gall bladder surgery in October, and his family claims a post-operative intestinal injury caused severe complications. He remained in the ICU for 34 days before succumbing to his condition.

The grieving family, joined by locals, blocked the Khanna-Nawanshahr road, demanding strict action. Police intervened and assured the family that an investigation would be conducted, including a postmortem by a medical board to determine the exact cause of death. The protesters dispersed following the assurance.