Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Etah Man Dies After Alleged Quack Administers Fever Injection
Ratnesh was a 32-year-old man in Etah who had a fever.
His family called a local man for treatment.
The man reportedly gave Ratnesh an injection.
Ratnesh became much worse right after the injection.
His family said he died about five minutes later.
They took him to a health centre, but doctors said he was already dead.
The person who gave the injection reportedly left the scene.
Police are waiting for a post-mortem report before deciding what legal action to take.
A 32-year-old man, Ratnesh, died in Etah after allegedly receiving an injection for fever.
His family said his condition worsened immediately and that he died within about five minutes.
The injection was reportedly administered by a local medical-store operator who treated patients at home.
Ratnesh was taken to the Community Health Centre in Aliganj, where doctors declared him dead.
Police sent the body for post-mortem examination and said further action will depend on the report.
- Who
- Ratnesh, a 32-year-old man, died after allegedly receiving a fever injection from a local treatment provider.
- What
- He died shortly after the injection, according to his family; the alleged provider fled, and police began an inquiry.
- When
- The incident was reported on August 30; the exact date of the injection was not stated.
- Where
- The incident occurred in the Jasrathpur police station area of Etah, Uttar Pradesh, and Ratnesh was taken to the Community Health Centre in Aliganj.
- Why
- The alleged injection was administered to treat Ratnesh’s fever, but the cause of death has not been established and awaits the post-mortem report.
Family’s Account
Police Position
Alleged cause of death
Family’s Account
The family claimed Ratnesh’s condition worsened immediately after the injection and that he died within about five minutes.
Police Position
Police have not established the cause of death and are awaiting the post-mortem report.
Status of the treatment provider
Family’s Account
The family identified the provider as a local man who runs a medical store and treats people at home, alleging that he administered the injection.
Police Position
Police described him as an alleged quack and said further legal action will depend on the post-mortem findings.
- Deceased
- Ratnesh, aged 32
- Location
- Jasrathpur police station area, Etah, Uttar Pradesh
- Reported treatment
- An injection administered for fever
- Reported interval
- The family said Ratnesh died about five minutes after the injection
- Medical facility
- Community Health Centre, Aliganj
- Police action
- The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination
- Next step
- Further legal action will follow the post-mortem findings