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Odisha youth dies after alleged faulty injection in Jajpur DHH

Source: , Posted On:   19 August 2025

Chaos unfolded at the district headquarters hospital in Odisha's Jajpur after a man died due to alleged administration of wrong injection on Monday. The deceased, identified as Bharat Das (30) of Bansakantha village under Dharmasala block, had been admitted to the hospital a day before the incident due to suspected poisoning.

He was reportedly recuperating well after treatment but suddenly had a seizure and succumbed. While the exact cause of death is not established yet, family members said he died after receiving what they claimed was a wrong injection. 

As per reports, Bharat was rushed to the DHH on Sunday after his family suspected that he had consumed poison. After treatment, doctors said his condition was stable and his discharge was scheduled for Monday. Seeing his condition stabilize, Bharat's parents were hopeful of his recovery.  However, his health condition took a tragic turn after a nurse allegedly administered an injection. Bharat started having seizures within minutes after receiving the shot and succumbed shortly afterward, despite all efforts to save him. 

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