Video of orthopaedic supplier allegedly assisting surgeons at Tripura hospital goes viral, probe on
Agartala: Taking cognizance of the viral video showing an orthopaedic implant material supplier allegedly assisting the surgeons in the operation theatre of an Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital, the Tripura health department has sought a detailed report on the matter.
A purported video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the man wearing a surgeon’s apron and helping two orthopaedic surgeons during surgical procedures of patients at the operation theatre of Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital, on January 19.
The IGM Hospital is the second biggest government hospital in Tripura.
The man, identified as Jantu Debnath, is a supplier of implant materials for orthopaedic patients.
“Based on the footage, a four-member committee headed by Joint Director of Health Services, Dr Souvik Debbarma, will probe into the incident thoroughly and submit its findings within a week,” Dr Supriya Mallik, the Director of Health Services, told PTI.
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