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The National Human Rights Commission has initiated an urgent investigation into a disturbing hospital incident in Uttar Pradesh. A 25-year-old patient allegedly died due to severe administrative and medical negligence at Kanpur Medical College. The NHRC has issued notices to the state's top officials, demanding a comprehensive report within two weeks. This case highlights critical systemic failures in patient care and emergency medical response.

Key Points: NHRC Seeks Urgent Report on Kanpur Hospital Patient Death

  • NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of 25-year-old patient's death
  • Patient lay unattended for hours amid hospital mismanagement
  • Police escort delayed by 6-7 hours despite urgent medical need
  • Commission demands detailed report from UP government within two weeks
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NHRC takes cognizance of death of 25-year-old patient in UP hospital, seeks report

National Human Rights Commission investigates shocking hospital negligence in Uttar Pradesh, demanding swift action from state authorities

"The contents of the press report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights - NHRC Press Statement"

New Delhi, Aug 21

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh government and the state's police chief within two weeks on the death of a 25-year-old patient who allegedly died due to mismanagement of the hospital and police personnel at Kanpur Medical College.

The apex human rights body took suo motu cognisance of a media report stating that the doctor on duty had referred the victim, who was in an unconscious state, to another hospital, but the police escort arrived only after 6-7 hours, during which the patient died.

The victim's body remained in the ward for several hours till it started stinking, forcing other patients to leave, and then the body was shifted to the mortuary.

Reportedly, two people admitted him to the hospital in a serious condition.

A message was sent to the local police station to provide a guard to accompany him, but the escort did not reach the hospital for about 6-7 hours.

In a press statement, the NHRC said that the contents of the press report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights.

It issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

According to the media report, published on August 11, police claimed that a guard was sent to the hospital to escort the patient, but he could not be taken to the referral facility due to the non-availability of an ambulance, while hospital authorities reportedly maintained that an ambulance was available.

Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC, an autonomous statutory body, is an embodiment of India's concern for the promotion and protection of human rights.

The apex human rights body has the power to take suo motu (on its own motion) action based on media reports, public knowledge or other sources, without receiving a formal complaint of human rights violations.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is why people fear government hospitals. The body lying for hours and patients having to leave because of the smell? What kind of inhuman treatment is this? The UP government must answer for this tragedy.
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Aman W
While this is tragic, we must acknowledge that our healthcare system is overburdened. Doctors work in difficult conditions with limited resources. The police also have multiple responsibilities. The system needs reform, not just blame games.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in multiple countries, I can say India's healthcare system needs urgent attention. 6-7 hours for a police escort? That's unacceptable for any emergency medical situation. Hope the NHRC ensures accountability.
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Vikram M
This is not just about one hospital or one police station. This reflects the systemic failure across many government facilities. We need better coordination between healthcare and law enforcement agencies. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the family. Losing a 25-year-old is devastating. The authorities should be held personally accountable and compensation must be provided to the family. This cannot become another forgotten case.

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