A 12-year-old boy lost his life due to the negligence of a private doctor in Maniyar police station area of Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. On Tuesday night, when the health of the boy named Ansh deteriorated, his parents took him to the local private doctor Firoz, where the doctor gave him an injection. As soon as the injection was given, Ansh’s condition worsened and foam started coming out of his mouth. After this, the family took him to the Government Community Health Centre, where doctors declared Ansh dead.
Following Ansh’s death, the family lodged a police complaint on Wednesday. Acting on the complaint, the police arrested Dr. Firoz. Police investigation revealed that Dr Firoz was only licensed to sell medicines but had no right to administer injections.
12-year-old boy dies from incorrect injection
Despite this, he injected the child, causing him to lose his life. Police recovered a syringe with a needle and an empty bottle of Monocef 500 mg from the scene.
Police arrested accused doctor
On this matter, Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Jha said that based on the complaint, a case was registered against Dr Firoz and he was sent to jail. Anil Kumar Jha said further legal action is being taken. He also said that this type of negligence in health-related services will not be tolerated. There is an atmosphere of sadness and anger in the area over this incident and people are demanding strict action against such negligence.
