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Man Declared Dead by Doctors Found Alive in Kannauj

Source: , Posted On:   12 April 2026

shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district has sparked serious concerns over medical negligence after a man declared dead by doctors at a private hospital in Kanpur was later found alive at his home.

The incident occurred in Gurusahai Ganj town, where the man, a shopkeeper living on Tirwa Road, reportedly fell ill on the evening of December 31 while sitting near a bonfire outside his house. Alarmed by his deteriorating condition, family members first rushed him to a local private hospital, which referred him to Kanpur due to his critical state.

He was admitted to a private hospital in Kanpur and placed on ventilator support. Family members allege that on January 2, around 6 pm, doctors at the hospital declared him dead and instructed them to take the body away

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