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Health
Family protests death of girl in Punjab hospital, accuses senior doctors of neglect
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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The family of a girl who died in a Punjab hospital has staged a protest, alleging that senior physicians were absent and only offered treatment advice through a video call.
A grieving family in Punjab has taken to the streets after their daughter died at a local hospital. They allege that, despite the child's critical condition, senior doctors were not present at the bedside and instead provided medical guidance via a video call.
The protest, organized by relatives, demanded accountability and a thorough investigation into the alleged negligence. Participants held placards and voiced concerns that the lack of immediate professional attention contributed to the fatal outcome.
Hospital officials have not released an official statement, but the incident has sparked a broader debate about the adequacy of remote medical consultations in emergency situations.
Local authorities were approached for a report, and the family seeks a forensic inquiry to determine whether procedural lapses occurred.
The case underscores growing public scrutiny over hospital protocols and the role of senior physicians during critical care emergencies.
The protest, organized by relatives, demanded accountability and a thorough investigation into the alleged negligence. Participants held placards and voiced concerns that the lack of immediate professional attention contributed to the fatal outcome.
Hospital officials have not released an official statement, but the incident has sparked a broader debate about the adequacy of remote medical consultations in emergency situations.
Local authorities were approached for a report, and the family seeks a forensic inquiry to determine whether procedural lapses occurred.
The case underscores growing public scrutiny over hospital protocols and the role of senior physicians during critical care emergencies.