Bhubaneswar: Even as controversy and confusion raged over the identity of the person declared dead by Hi-Tech hospital, authorities at the medical institution washed their hands of the incident, claiming they are not to be blamed for the alleged goof-up.
“There was no fault from our side. The four patients who were admitted with burn injuries were identified by a private contractor, linked to an agency that was engaged to repair the ACs.Their family members, too, had identified them,” Hi-Tech hospital CEO Smita Padhi said.
DCP Prateek Singh said the police had no role in this incident. “We followed proper procedure. The identification of the patient was ascertained by the contractor during admission. The body was handed over to (Dilip) Samantaray’s family only after they identified him. Still, we will find out the circumstances leading to the identity mix-up. Action will be taken against those responsible,” Singh said.
The family members of Samantaray and Jyotiranjan Mallick (34), who is presumed dead and may have been cremated by the former’s family members, blamed the hospital for the confusion.
“The body that was handed over to us had burn injuries on the face. We did not raise any doubt, accepted the body and cremated him. But the hospital committed an unpardonable sin. My daughter ended her life because of its shoddy identification process,” Sona’s father Sadasiba Jena said.
Mallick’s wife Arpita Mukhi and family members were inconsolable. “I want my husband back. I failed to recognise him during treatment because of his burn injuries,” Mukhi said.
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“There was no fault from our side. The four patients who were admitted with burn injuries were identified by a private contractor, linked to an agency that was engaged to repair the ACs.Their family members, too, had identified them,” Hi-Tech hospital CEO Smita Padhi said.
DCP Prateek Singh said the police had no role in this incident. “We followed proper procedure. The identification of the patient was ascertained by the contractor during admission. The body was handed over to (Dilip) Samantaray’s family only after they identified him. Still, we will find out the circumstances leading to the identity mix-up. Action will be taken against those responsible,” Singh said.
The family members of Samantaray and Jyotiranjan Mallick (34), who is presumed dead and may have been cremated by the former’s family members, blamed the hospital for the confusion.
“The body that was handed over to us had burn injuries on the face. We did not raise any doubt, accepted the body and cremated him. But the hospital committed an unpardonable sin. My daughter ended her life because of its shoddy identification process,” Sona’s father Sadasiba Jena said.
Mallick’s wife Arpita Mukhi and family members were inconsolable. “I want my husband back. I failed to recognise him during treatment because of his burn injuries,” Mukhi said.
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Family cremates wrong body in mix-up
The family of C Kumarasamy from Vettuvapalayam village in Avinashi, Tirupur district, was shocked to discover that the body they cremated was not his. Kumarasamy had died at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). At the same time, another man named M Mani, from Surampatti in Erode district, also died at CMCH. Both bodies were sent to the mortuary, and due to a mix-up, Kumarasamy’s body was given to Mani’s family for cremation. The mistake was discovered when Mani’s family came to claim his body. After discussions, the families agreed to exchange the ashes and bodies, settling the issue.
The family of C Kumarasamy from Vettuvapalayam village in Avinashi, Tirupur district, was shocked to discover that the body they cremated was not his. Kumarasamy had died at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). At the same time, another man named M Mani, from Surampatti in Erode district, also died at CMCH. Both bodies were sent to the mortuary, and due to a mix-up, Kumarasamy’s body was given to Mani’s family for cremation. The mistake was discovered when Mani’s family came to claim his body. After discussions, the families agreed to exchange the ashes and bodies, settling the issue.
I wish my family members were here
Bride Jaweria Khanum, despite visa delays, had a wedding ceremony in Kolkata without her family. She was happy to celebrate with her new family, her in-laws. Sameer Khan, the groom, had a substantial presence of his relatives who arrived from UP. Guests enjoyed traditional delicacies at the wedding. The couple’s families had not met before due to visa issues, but a meeting was organized in Bangkok in 2020. Finally, after multiple attempts, Jaweria was able to attend the wedding in Kolkata.
Bride Jaweria Khanum, despite visa delays, had a wedding ceremony in Kolkata without her family. She was happy to celebrate with her new family, her in-laws. Sameer Khan, the groom, had a substantial presence of his relatives who arrived from UP. Guests enjoyed traditional delicacies at the wedding. The couple’s families had not met before due to visa issues, but a meeting was organized in Bangkok in 2020. Finally, after multiple attempts, Jaweria was able to attend the wedding in Kolkata.
MGM to hand over operations of patients waiting room to private body
Lions Clubs International to take over operations of Ayushmati Bhawan and waiting room in MY Hospital, Indore, as per proposed MoU with Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College authorities. The club will also renovate the building. Operations to be handed over from January onwards.
Lions Clubs International to take over operations of Ayushmati Bhawan and waiting room in MY Hospital, Indore, as per proposed MoU with Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College authorities. The club will also renovate the building. Operations to be handed over from January onwards.