Mainpuri (UP): A 60-year-old woman suffered a heart attack and lay untreated for nearly 15 minutes in the emergency ward of Mainpuri District Hospital, ultimately losing her life. Her family alleged that the on-duty doctor, Dr Adarsh Sengar, wasted critical time by watching videos on his mobile phone instead of attending to the patient.
The woman, identified as Pravesh Kumari, was brought to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Her family claimed that instead of personally examining her, Dr Sengar instructed a nurse to handle the situation, according to reports.
Doctor Ignored Repeated Pleas
Despite repeated requests from the patient’s relatives, the doctor allegedly remained glued to his phone, watching reels. When Kumari’s condition worsened and her son protested, Sengar reportedly slapped him, causing chaos in the hospital. Police were called in to control the situation.
Viral CCTV Footage Sparks Outrage
A video clip of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. CCTV footage allegedly shows the doctor sitting at his desk, engrossed in his phone while nurses attended to the patient. The footage also reportedly captures the moment when the doctor slapped the patient’s son.
Deceased's Son Recounts Horror
According to reports by Hindi portals, the deceased woman's son, Guru Sharan Singh recounted the ordeal that led to his mother's tragic demise. He stated that he along with his brothers rushed his mother to the hospital. They pleaded the doctors to attend her, however, a nurse was assigned to perform the medical procedure.
As her condition worsened, they repeatedly pleaded the doctor to attend her, however, he was busy on his phone. Later, when Singh's mother coughed blood from her mouth, they panicked and started shouting. Ultimately, when she passed away on the hospital stretcher, he and his brothers charged on the doctor, who then slapped him during the altercation.
Hospital Authorities Initiate Investigation
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Madan Lal confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation has been launched. “Strict action will be taken against those found guilty. Senior officials have been informed about the matter,” he said.
