Kolkata: In a shocking incident reported from Kolkata, a patient died after being given the wrong medication, sparking outrage among family members and the public. The family alleged that hospital authorities offered a Rs 50,000 deduction from the bill if they agreed to take the body immediately.
The incident was reported from Manipal Hospital in Mukundapur, Kolkata.
When the grieving relatives of the deceased patient demanded an explanation, the hospital officials allegedly told them that no superintendent was available to comment on the cause of death.
A video circulating on social media shows the family confronting hospital staff, demanding accountability.
The incident has triggered widespread anger online, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the hospital’s practices.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement.