Bhubaneswar: Allegations Against Doctor in Student’s Death Case

OSCPCR’s Accusations

The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has raised serious allegations against a doctor from a private medical college. The accusations stem from the case of a Class IX tribal student who died at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar. OSCPCR chairperson Babita Patra stated that the commission has formally requested the state government to take stringent action against the doctor responsible for certifying the cause of death.

Concerns Over Investigation Procedures

Patra expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, particularly questioning how the body was transferred without a post-mortem examination. She emphasized the need for the doctor to be subjected to a thorough investigation. Furthermore, Patra noted that the local police station was not notified about the incident at the time it occurred.

Details of the Incident

The incident involves a 14-year-old student who was allegedly strangled by three fellow inmates during the night of December 11 and 12 due to a minor dispute. As a result of this incident, three students along with eight KISS employees have been suspended, according to reports from TNIE.

Questions Surrounding the Doctor’s Actions

The OSCPCR’s scrutiny of the doctor’s role intensified after discovering that a post-mortem examination of the child’s body was not conducted. The commission contends that the doctor issued an incorrect death report without a proper examination, raising further questions about the protocols followed in such cases.

Additional Related Case: Diagnostic Report Scandal

Involvement of Pune-Based Doctors

In a separate but related incident, Medic Helpline reported that a total of 17 individuals, including two doctors from Pune affiliated with a private laboratory, face legal action. The Karad city police have launched an investigation after it was revealed that the laboratory was issuing diagnostic reports signed by a pathologist despite the tests not being conducted or supervised.

Complaint Filed by Dr. Yadav

The situation came to light when Dr. Yadav, a qualified pathologist aged 52, who operates a Pathology Laboratory in Karad since 2006, filed a complaint. He discovered that the private laboratory was involved in misleading patients by providing fraudulent diagnostic reports.