Sopore, Feb 6 : Authorities in Sopore have sealed the operation theatre of Hakeem Sonuallah Hospital following shocking allegations that a doctor mistakenly removed a patientβs uterus instead of performing a scheduled ENT surgery. The incident has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about medical negligence and the hospitalβs surgical protocols.
Sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the patient was admitted for a routine ENT procedure, but due to an alleged error, doctors instead carried out an irreversible surgical procedure, leading to the removal of the uterus.
The incident has led to widespread condemnation, with local health officials responding swiftly by sealing the operation theatre and initiating an inquiry.
Authorities said that if the inquiry confirms negligence or malpractice, those responsible could face criminal charges as well as civil lawsuits. [KNT]
