Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Father seeks SIT probe after toddler dies post-anesthesia
A 1.5-year-old boy named Devansh Shouria died after being given anesthesia for a lip injury at a private hospital in Kerala.
His father, Sooraj, met the state's Home Minister and asked for a special team to investigate the incident.
The family believes three doctors were negligent and should be held responsible.
The government has promised to look into the matter carefully and make decisions after talking to the health minister.
The police have already charged the anesthetist, and a medical board is examining the case.
A 1.5-year-old boy died after anesthesia was administered for suturing a lip injury at a private hospital in Payyannur, Kerala.
The family alleges negligence by three doctors and demands a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
Police have registered a case against the anesthetist, Dr. Anjali Poduval, and a medical board is investigating.
The father met the Home Minister, who assured a detailed investigation and consultation with the health minister.
The family seeks accountability to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
- Who
- Devansh Shouria, a 1.5-year-old toddler, and his father Sooraj
- What
- Death of the toddler after anesthesia administration for suturing a lip injury
- When
- Incident on July 5; father met Home Minister on Saturday
- Where
- Private hospital in Payyannur, Kerala
- Why
- Family seeks accountability and thorough investigation into the incident
Family's Perspective
Government's Response
Investigation Scope
Family's Perspective
The family demands a thorough probe and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure accountability of all involved doctors.
Government's Response
The government assures a detailed investigation and will decide on further actions after consulting with the health minister.
- Victim's Name
- Devansh Shouria
- Age
- 1.5 years
- Location of Incident
- Payyannur, Kerala
- Date of Injury
- July 5
- Doctor Charged
- Dr. Anjali Poduval (Anesthetist)
- Action Taken
- Police registered a case; medical board report pending
- Government Response
- Assured detailed investigation, consultation with health minister