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Family Protests at Amritsar Hospital Over Child's Death, Alleging Negligence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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Relatives of a deceased child in Amritsar have staged a protest, alleging that senior doctors were absent and treated the patient via video call despite her critical condition.
A tense situation has erupted at a hospital in Amritsar following the death of a young girl. The deceased's family members have accused the medical staff of gross negligence, claiming that proper care was not provided during the critical hours before the child's demise.
According to the relatives, the child's condition had become severe, yet the senior doctors were reportedly not present on-site. The family alleges that the medical team relied on video calls to seek advice and manage the treatment, which they argue contributed to the tragic outcome.
In response to these allegations, the family members have launched a sit-in protest at the hospital premises, demanding an explanation and accountability from the administration. They have expressed their grief and frustration over what they describe as a preventable loss due to lack of immediate senior medical supervision.
The hospital administration has not yet issued a detailed public statement addressing the specific claims of video-based treatment for a critical patient. The incident has drawn attention to the protocols followed for emergency care and the availability of senior specialists in local healthcare facilities.
According to the relatives, the child's condition had become severe, yet the senior doctors were reportedly not present on-site. The family alleges that the medical team relied on video calls to seek advice and manage the treatment, which they argue contributed to the tragic outcome.
In response to these allegations, the family members have launched a sit-in protest at the hospital premises, demanding an explanation and accountability from the administration. They have expressed their grief and frustration over what they describe as a preventable loss due to lack of immediate senior medical supervision.
The hospital administration has not yet issued a detailed public statement addressing the specific claims of video-based treatment for a critical patient. The incident has drawn attention to the protocols followed for emergency care and the availability of senior specialists in local healthcare facilities.