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'Doctor God' T K Lahiri Allegedly Assaulted at BHU Hospital
Prof T K Lahiri is a retired doctor who was receiving treatment at a BHU hospital.
His family said an associate professor abused and slapped him.
They said the incident injured his face.
The hospital received the family’s complaint by email.
Hospital officials created a medical board to investigate what happened.
The board will submit a report soon.
Officials will decide what to do after reading the report.
Lahiri is also known for giving free medical advice and supporting charitable causes.
Retired Padma Shri awardee Prof T K Lahiri was allegedly abused and slapped while receiving treatment at Sir Sunderlal Hospital.
His family alleged that Associate Professor Dr Arvind Pandey caused a facial injury during the incident.
Lahiri has been admitted to the hospital’s Cardiothoracic Department for several months.
Banaras Hindu University hospital authorities formed a medical board to investigate the complaint.
Further action will be decided after the board submits its findings.
- Who
- Retired doctor and Padma Shri awardee Prof T K Lahiri, and Associate Professor Dr Arvind Pandey, who was named in the complaint.
- What
- Lahiri was allegedly abused and slapped while undergoing treatment, according to his family’s complaint.
- Where
- Sir Sunderlal Hospital at Banaras Hindu University.
- When
- The complaint and investigation were reported on Sunday; the article does not provide a specific incident date.
- Why
- Lahiri’s family complained about the alleged abuse and slapping, prompting the hospital to form a medical board.
Key facts
- Patient
- Prof T K Lahiri
- Hospital
- Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Banaras Hindu University
- Allegation
- The family alleged that Lahiri was abused and slapped, causing a facial injury.
- Named professor
- Associate Professor Dr Arvind Pandey
- Investigation
- A medical board has been constituted.
- Medical department
- Cardiothoracic Department
- Recognition
- Lahiri received the Padma Shri in 2006.
Quotes
A hospital official
An official from Sir Sunderlal Hospital discussing the complaint and investigation.
“The complaint was received from Prof Lahiri's family members through email. A medical board has been constituted to investigate the matter, and its report will be submitted soon.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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