A viral video from Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district has prompted an inquiry after the body of a woman was seen being carried home from a government hospital in a garbage-collecting tractor of the municipal body.
What Happened
“Meanwhile, we are also carrying out a probe to ascertain other lapses in the matter such as whether they were on part of the hospital or the municipal body. In the video, the relative raises questions at the lack of basic amenities at the hospital that looks freshly painted, while accusing the local administration of ignorance towards basic needs of patients. The incident took place on August 5 at the civil hospital in Bada Malhara town after the family members of Rukhsana Khan prepared to take her remains after a post-mortem examination. Her body was found on August 5 and sent to the hospital by the police.
The woman had been missing for about a month, according to officials. We are also looking into whether a mortuary van was available or not and who arranged the tractor,” he said.
Background
“Under the BJP government, the condition of hospitals has deteriorated to such an extent that there are no facilities for treatment while alive, and not even a dignified final arrangement after death. The BJP government and Chief Minister [Mohan Yadav], who make grand claims about the health system like air ambulances, should explain: Is this the model of health services in the State? Mr. Singhar posted on X.
Earlier on July 27, a 21-year-old man died in Mandla district allegedly after the government ambulance taking him to the district hospital for dialysis ran out of oxygen.
What Happens Next
“A mortuary van has been sanctioned for this hospital for several months. This hospital has become clean and renovated on the outside but the body will be transported for the funeral in a garbage vehicle. Is this not an insult to a deceased person?” the relative asks in the video, alleging that several bodies are transported from the hospital in the same way.
