A 6-year-old boy died during a surgical procedure at a private hospital in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, after two unqualified brothers performed the operation in the absence of a certified doctor. The boy was undergoing surgery to remove a rod from his leg when complications arose, ultimately resulting in his death.
The two accused—Vikas Kumar and Vishesh Kumar—are both high school passouts and do not hold any medical degrees or licenses. Despite their lack of qualifications, the brothers ran the hospital and performed surgeries while posing as trained professionals. According to reports, they wore white coats and used surgical equipment to maintain the facade of legitimate medical practitioners.
The hospital was reportedly registered in the name of their elder brother, who is a farmer by profession and has no involvement in healthcare. The facility had been sealed earlier by health authorities for violating regulations, but the brothers allegedly resumed operations without obtaining proper clearance or licenses.
At the time of the incident, the boy's father, Ram Asre resident of Siriyawa Kala village, brought him to the hospital for a follow-up surgery. The doctor who was supposed to perform the procedure was not present. Instead, the two brothers took over and conducted the surgery themselves. The child’s condition deteriorated shortly after, and he could not be saved.
Local police were informed following the incident, and a case was promptly registered. Both Vikas and Vishesh Kumar were arrested and booked under several charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and practicing medicine without a valid license. Authorities are also investigating how the hospital was able to reopen and function despite being sealed earlier for non-compliance.
According to additional reports, there is no record of the brothers having any formal medical training or registration under the Medical Council of India. The case has drawn attention to the widespread issue of quack practices in rural and semi-urban areas and the urgent need for regulatory oversight.
The deceased child’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the police have sealed the hospital once again. Officials from the local health department are expected to file a detailed report on the illegal operations and potential lapses in enforcement.
(Input From Various Sources)
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