Constable dies after stone surgery in Bilaspur; kin allege medical negligence
BILASPUR: Tensions flared at a private hospital in Bilaspur on Saturday after a 36-year-old police constable, admitted for a routine kidney stone procedure, passed away following the surgery. The family of the deceased has alleged gross medical negligence, leading to high drama and protests on the hospital premises, while the management maintains the death was caused by a sudden cardiac arrest.
The deceased, identified as Satyakumar Patle, a resident of Eramshahi village in the Masturi area, was posted as a constable at the Sarkanda police station. The incident occurred at Shri Ram Care Hospital located in the Nehru Nagar locality under the Civil Lines police jurisdiction.
Sudden health complications post-surgery
According to sources, Patle complained of severe abdominal pain on April 26, after which he approached the hospital for a check-up. Following diagnostic tests, doctors confirmed the presence of a stone and advised immediate surgery. His associates stated that a surgery package was finalized for ₹40,000.
Patle was admitted on April 28, and the procedure was carried out the following day. Initially, the doctors informed the family that the surgery was successful and the patient was recovering well. Reports indicate that Patle was conscious and communicating with his relatives throughout Thursday and Friday morning.