FIR lodged against two Kanpur hospitals for amputating ITBP jawan’s mother’s hand
Kanpur, May 25: The medical investigation committee’s report has been released in the case of the amputating of ITBP constable Vikas Singh’s mother’s hand in Kanpur. The report has held both the Krishna Hospital in Tatamill and the Paras Hospital in Bithoor Baikunthpur responsible for medical negligence. Following this, the Police Commissioner has ordered a case to be filed against both hospitals.
Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal stated that the initial investigation did not establish responsibility, so a new medical team was formed. The new investigation revealed serious negligence and delays during treatment, which led to the patient’s condition continuously deteriorating and ultimately necessitating the amputation of the hand.
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The ITBP constable Vikas Singh is originally from Fatehpur district and is currently posted in the 32nd Battalion in Maharajpur. His 56-year-old mother, Nirmala Devi, complained of breathing problems, constipation, and weakness. On May 13, her condition suddenly deteriorated and she was referred from the ITBP hospital to a higher medical center.
Vikas was taking his mother to the hospital by ambulance, but due to heavy traffic congestion on the way, he admitted her to Krishna Hospital in Tata Mill. There, she was given oxygen support and a cannula was inserted in her hand. Vikas alleges that during this time, after receiving the wrong injection, her mother’s hand began to swell and change color. Later, when her condition worsened, she was admitted to Paras Hospital on Bithoor Road. However, by then, the infection had spread significantly, and doctors ultimately had to amputate her hand.
Distressed by his mother’s condition, Vikas Singh continued to demand action. He alleged that his complaint was initially ignored. He spent several days making rounds of the police post, police station, and the Police Commissioner’s office. The matter gained further attention when he approached the authorities with his mother’s severed hand, demanding justice. The team formed by the CMO included several doctors and ITBP representatives. During the investigation, both hospitals were inspected and statements from the concerned doctors were recorded.
According to the report, the patient also had heart problems. During treatment, blood clots formed in the veins, affecting blood flow to the arm. However, expert medical advice was not sought in time, leading to the infection spreading and the condition worsening. The investigation found Vikas Singh’s allegations to be true. On May 23, a large number of ITBP personnel visited the Police Commissioner’s office and demanded an impartial investigation into the matter. The Police Commissioner expressed his displeasure over the incident.
He stated that the arrival of a large number of personnel together and standing in formation was a matter of discipline and sent a negative message. He also wrote a letter to the ITBP Director General demanding action against the personnel involved.
