Critically injured patient allegedly denied treatment at Sribhumi Civil Hospital

Written By :  Rumela De Sarkar
Published On 2026-01-01 07:34 GMT   |   Update On 2026-01-01 07:34 GMT

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Sribhumi: In a shocking incident, a critically injured man was allegedly denied timely medical care at Sribhumi Civil Hospital in Assam, sparking widespread outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media and raised serious concerns about emergency healthcare services in government-run hospitals.

The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries in a scooter accident near AOC Point. According to his relatives, he was rushed to Sribhumi Civil Hospital in critical condition.

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Speaking to the Sentinel, relatives of the injured man said that despite repeatedly seeking assistance, the medical staff on duty showed no urgency in treating the patient. They further said that a doctor who was present at the facility misbehaved with the attendants of the patient, which increased the agony of the attendants. They further said that the aforementioned conduct of the staff has been recorded on camera by the people present at the hospital.   

The video, which has since gone viral, appears to document the hospital staff's conduct during the incident. Witnesses allege that a doctor also behaved inappropriately with family members who had accompanied the patient, India Today NE.  

Following the incident and growing controversy, the patient was later transferred to Silchar Medical College Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

The episode has reignited a broader debate on the quality of emergency medical care in government hospitals and the availability of trained staff during late hours. Civil society groups and concerned citizens have called for a thorough and impartial inquiry into the incident and demanded strict action if the allegations are found to be true.  

As of now, authorities at Sribhumi Civil Hospital have not issued any official statement addressing the allegations or the viral video.

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