News for 'hospital negligence'

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A private hospital in Ayodhya, India, has been sealed and is under investigation following the deaths of a woman and her newborn, allegedly due to medical negligence during childbirth.

Negligence Alleged After Father Dies In Udaipur Road Accident

Negligence Alleged After Father Dies In Udaipur Road Accident

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 50-year-old man died and his son was injured in Udaipur, Rajasthan, when their motorcycle crashed into a cement pipe at an under-construction culvert. They were rushing to a hospital where the man's daughter was admitted after an alleged suicide attempt. Villagers have protested, citing negligence at the construction site.

Negligence Alleged After Father Dies In Udaipur Road Accident

Negligence Alleged After Father Dies In Udaipur Road Accident

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 50-year-old man died and his son was injured in Udaipur, Rajasthan, when their motorcycle crashed into a cement pipe at an under-construction culvert. They were rushing to a hospital where the man's daughter was admitted after an alleged suicide attempt. Villagers have protested, citing negligence at the construction site.

Jharkhand Hospital Death: Probe Ordered After Woman, Child Die

Jharkhand Hospital Death: Probe Ordered After Woman, Child Die

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Palamu Deputy Commissioner Dilip Pratap Singh Shekhawat has directed an investigation into the deaths of a woman and her newborn child at Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in Jharkhand.

Delhi Boy Drowns In Pool; Family Alleges Negligence

Delhi Boy Drowns In Pool; Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 10-year-old boy drowned in a private swimming pool in north Delhi's Jagatpur area, with family members alleging negligence and lack of safety arrangements at the facility.

Man Drowns In UP Swimming Pool; Police Investigate Negligence

Man Drowns In UP Swimming Pool; Police Investigate Negligence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

An 18-year-old man drowned in a swimming pool in Uttar Pradesh, leading to a police investigation into alleged negligence by the pool operators.

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.

Man Dies In UP Police Custody; Negligence Probe Ordered

Man Dies In UP Police Custody; Negligence Probe Ordered

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 23-year-old man died after allegedly hanging himself at a police outpost in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, while being questioned in connection with a theft case. Three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence, and a magisterial inquiry has been initiated. The family alleges police brutality and demands a murder case be registered.

FIR Lodged After Doctor, Staff Assaulted At Hamirpur Hospital

FIR Lodged After Doctor, Staff Assaulted At Hamirpur Hospital

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A doctor and hospital staff were allegedly assaulted and medical equipment vandalised at the district hospital in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the registration of an FIR.

Relatives chase, attack doctors after two patients die in Raj hospital

Relatives chase, attack doctors after two patients die in Raj hospital

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Doctors at MBS Hospital in Kota were attacked by relatives of two patients who died while undergoing treatment. The relatives alleged negligence and protested outside the hospital, leading to police intervention and a doctors' strike.

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The condition of three women remains critical after contracting a kidney infection following caesarean deliveries at a government hospital in Kota. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the infection, which has already resulted in two deaths.

Explosion at Punjab hospital's emergency ward; probe launched

Explosion at Punjab hospital's emergency ward; probe launched

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

An explosion occurred in the emergency ward of a private hospital in Gurdaspur, Punjab, causing damage but no injuries. Police are investigating the incident, with forensic teams on site and CCTV footage under review.

Grenade Attack At Punjab Hospital Solved Within Hours

Grenade Attack At Punjab Hospital Solved Within Hours

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A grenade attack at a private hospital in Punjab's Gurdaspur district resulted in damage to the emergency ward, but no injuries. Police swiftly arrested a suspect with links to a foreign-based handler, and an investigation is underway to uncover the entire network behind the attack.

Tripura Student's Father Accuses Uttarakhand Police Of Negligence

Tripura Student's Father Accuses Uttarakhand Police Of Negligence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The father of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was killed in an alleged racial assault, has accused the Uttarakhand Police of negligence, claiming the main accused remains at large due to administrative failure.

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.

Delhi Police To Investigate Hospitals Denying Treatment To Assault Victim

Delhi Police To Investigate Hospitals Denying Treatment To Assault Victim

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Delhi Police has formed a team to investigate allegations that two government hospitals and a private hospital refused immediate treatment to a woman advocate who was allegedly assaulted by her husband.

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three workers died from injuries sustained in an air conditioning unit explosion at a factory in Palghar, Maharashtra. Police are investigating potential negligence and safety protocol violations.

UP Woman Dies During Kidney Stone Surgery, Family Alleges Negligence

UP Woman Dies During Kidney Stone Surgery, Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old woman died during a kidney stone surgery at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests by her family who allege medical negligence. Police have registered a case against five doctors following the incident.

Allahabad High Court Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Lawyer's Death

Allahabad High Court Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Lawyer's Death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry, to be conducted by retired judge Arun Tandon, into the death of lawyer Jagriti Shukla, who allegedly died due to medical negligence. The court also directed lawyers not to stage road blockades and doctors not to go on strike, following public interest litigations alleging an unfair probe and attempts to shield medical personnel.

Allahabad High Court Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Lawyer's Death

Allahabad High Court Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Lawyer's Death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry, to be conducted by retired judge Arun Tandon, into the death of lawyer Jagriti Shukla, who allegedly died due to medical negligence. The court also directed lawyers not to stage road blockades and doctors not to go on strike, following public interest litigations alleging an unfair probe and attempts to shield medical personnel.

Seven killed in Bengaluru hospital wall collapse due to heavy rain

Seven killed in Bengaluru hospital wall collapse due to heavy rain

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Seven people, including two children, died and seven others were injured when a compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed due to heavy rains. Karnataka's Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident and announced compensation for the victims' families.

Balochistan Doctor Suffers Acid Attack, Suspect Killed, Protests Erupt

Balochistan Doctor Suffers Acid Attack, Suspect Killed, Protests Erupt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A female doctor in Pakistan's Balochistan province suffered severe burns in an acid attack by a hospital employee, leading to widespread protests by medical professionals. The suspect was later killed in a police encounter while attempting to flee. The Young Doctors Association is demanding improved security and accountability from health officials.

Amputated Arm Of ITBP Jawan's Mother Sent For Examination: Here's Why

Amputated Arm Of ITBP Jawan's Mother Sent For Examination: Here's Why

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The amputated arm of an ITBP jawan's mother, which was stored at a police station after a hospital allegedly handed it to the family, has been sent for examination as part of a medical negligence investigation in Uttar Pradesh.

After 10-days, amputated arm of ITBP jawan's mother sent for testing

After 10-days, amputated arm of ITBP jawan's mother sent for testing

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The amputated right arm of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan's mother has been deposited at a medical college for examination after a 10-day deadlock between police and health authorities. The case has sparked outrage and an investigation into alleged medical negligence.

Armed ITBP men at Kanpur Police HQ trigger 'gherao' rumours

Armed ITBP men at Kanpur Police HQ trigger 'gherao' rumours

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials met with the Kanpur Commissioner of Police to seek action in a case of alleged medical negligence at a private hospital. The case involves the amputation of an ITBP jawan's mother's hand. The police have formed a joint investigation committee to probe the matter.

Class 12 Student Dies Mysteriously In Amritsar School Pool

Class 12 Student Dies Mysteriously In Amritsar School Pool

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An 18-year-old student died in a school swimming pool in Amritsar under mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation and allegations of negligence.

Mirzapur Family Allege Rat Infestation in Hospital Mortuary

Mirzapur Family Allege Rat Infestation in Hospital Mortuary

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Family members in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man accused under the POCSO Act, who escaped from a Mumbai hospital while receiving treatment, has been re-arrested in Ambernath, Thane district.

Jharkhand Health Department Investigates Hospital Over Newborn's Body Transport

Jharkhand Health Department Investigates Hospital Over Newborn's Body Transport

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Jharkhand health department has launched an investigation into allegations that a hospital in Chakradharpur failed to provide an ambulance to a parent to transport his dead newborn, forcing him to carry the body in a box.

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Family members in Mirzapur, India, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into possible negligence.

Five Year Old Girl Dies In Jodhpur Toy Train Accident

Five Year Old Girl Dies In Jodhpur Toy Train Accident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A five-year-old girl died after allegedly falling from a toy train at Mandore Garden in Jodhpur. The girl sustained fatal injuries after being run over by one of the train's wheels. Police are investigating the incident.

Multiple road accidents in Bihar kill 9, leave dozens injured

Multiple road accidents in Bihar kill 9, leave dozens injured

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Nine people died and several others were injured in four separate road accidents across Bihar's Aurangabad district. The incidents involved a bus-truck collision, a car-tractor crash, a car-auto-rickshaw collision, and a motorcycle-pickup vehicle accident, with investigations ongoing into the causes.

Multiple Fatalities In Bihar Road Accidents

Multiple Fatalities In Bihar Road Accidents

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Nine people died and several others were injured in four separate road accidents across Bihar's Aurangabad district. The incidents involved a bus-truck collision, a car-tractor crash, a car-auto-rickshaw collision, and a motorcycle-pickup vehicle accident, with investigations ongoing into the causes.

Multiple Fatalities In Bihar Road Accidents

Multiple Fatalities In Bihar Road Accidents

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Nine people died and several others were injured in four separate road accidents across Bihar's Aurangabad district. The incidents involved a bus-truck collision, a car-tractor crash, a car-auto-rickshaw collision, and a motorcycle-pickup vehicle accident, with investigations ongoing into the causes.

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Delhi Police are investigating a deadly hotel fire in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, arresting the owner and probing alleged violations of building norms, fire safety lapses, and illegal construction. The hotel reportedly operated more rooms than permitted and lacked a fire NOC.

Man dies in RG Kar hospital lift; political blame game begins

Man dies in RG Kar hospital lift; political blame game begins

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A man died after becoming trapped in a lift at a Kolkata hospital, leading to accusations of negligence and corruption against the state government.

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Rediff.com16 May 2026

An eight-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a cement mixer truck in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. The truck driver has been booked for causing death by negligence and rash driving.

Delhi Fire Tragedy: Arson Over Rs 80,000 Dispute Kills Three

Delhi Fire Tragedy: Arson Over Rs 80,000 Dispute Kills Three

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including a 17-year-old girl, have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in a deadly fire in Govindpuri, Delhi, which killed three family members and injured eight others. The fire was reportedly set deliberately to "teach a lesson" to a resident over an Rs 80,000 monetary dispute, with the intention of burning his scooter, but it tragically spread throughout the building. CCTV footage was crucial in identifying the suspects and confirming the incident as arson.

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have dropped attempted murder charges against Kerala Students' Union (KSU) activists accused of assaulting former Health Minister Veena George, citing lack of evidence. The charge sheet, filed after a detailed investigation including CCTV footage review, retains other offences like unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt.

Minor girl among 3 held for Delhi arson that killed 3

Minor girl among 3 held for Delhi arson that killed 3

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended a 17-year-old girl and three adults for their alleged involvement in an arson attack at a residential building in Govindpuri, southeast Delhi, which resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The investigation revealed the fire was deliberately set due to a monetary and personal dispute.