Doctor accused of forcefully discharging of patient in fit of rage, suspended

Earlier on Wednesday, the government had ordered a preliminary investigation into the incident at the primary health centre, which allegedly resulted in the death of Lalrengpuia, a resident of Sialsuk village.

A block development officer of Aibawk in Aizawl district, under which falls Sialsuk village was directed to conduct the preliminary probe and asked to submit his finding on or before June 10 for further action.

The notification said, "It has been learnt through social media that an incident occurred at Sialsuk PHC which unfortunately resulted in the death of Lalrengpuia and the public is of the opinion that this is due to the misbehaviour and non-ethical action of the doctor." According to sources, Lalrengpuia, who was undertaking treatment at Sialsuk Primary Health Centre, had been discharged from the health centre on the night of May 12 by the doctor, who accused the patient of stealing Rs 1,000.

Lalrengpuia, who was on oxygen support while he was discharged, died the next day at his residence in Sialsuk.

His relatives alleged that the doctor in a fit of rage removed the oxygen mask from the patient and told him to leave the hospital immediately despite his denial that the money was stolen by him.

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