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Indore Teen Dies After Wrong Injection Seen on YouTube
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:36 PM
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A Nepali student died in Indore after mistakenly injecting a painkiller into his thigh following a YouTube tutorial. Forensic analysis confirmed an overdose, shocking local doctors.
A Nepali youth was found dead in Indore after injecting a painkiller into his thigh in an attempt to follow a YouTube video. The injection was administered incorrectly, leading to an overdose that proved fatal. Forensic examination confirmed the cause of death as drug toxicity, a finding that surprised the attending physicians.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of self‑medication guided by online videos. Dr. Pragya Sisodia of MGM Medical College documented the case in a research paper, which was awarded first place at a national conference.
Authorities are urging caution and encouraging people to seek professional medical advice before attempting any self‑treatment.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of self‑medication guided by online videos. Dr. Pragya Sisodia of MGM Medical College documented the case in a research paper, which was awarded first place at a national conference.
Authorities are urging caution and encouraging people to seek professional medical advice before attempting any self‑treatment.