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Kolkata Hospital Orders Three-Day Probe Into Woman’s Suspected Rat Injuries
Alpana Dey was being treated at a hospital in Kolkata for kidney problems.
Her family learned that she had died when they arrived on Friday morning.
They said they saw injuries on her face and hands.
Some officials said rats may have caused the injuries, but that has not been confirmed.
The health department has started an inquiry to find out what happened.
The committee must report back within three days.
It will also check whether hospital supervision or maintenance failed.
Other complaints about cleanliness, food, and staff are being treated separately.
Alpana Dey, who had kidney ailments, was admitted to Maniktala Employees’ State Insurance Hospital on Thursday.
Her relatives said they learned of her death on Friday morning and found injuries on her face and hands.
A preliminary assessment suggested rodents may have caused the injuries, but officials said the circumstances need further examination.
The Bengal health department formed a committee to investigate and report within three days.
The inquiry will examine possible lapses in supervision or hospital maintenance; other complaints about services are separate.
- Who
- Alpana Dey, her relatives, and a committee formed by the Bengal health department.
- What
- A three-day inquiry was ordered after Dey’s body was found with injuries that may have been caused by rodents.
- Where
- Maniktala Employees’ State Insurance Hospital in Kolkata; Dey was from Andul in Howrah district.
- When
- Dey was admitted on Thursday; her relatives learned of her death on Friday morning. The report is due within three days.
- Why
- To establish what happened and determine whether there were lapses in hospital supervision or maintenance.
Family’s suspicion
Officials’ preliminary assessment
Possible cause of injuries
Family’s suspicion
A relative suspected rats had gnawed at Dey’s body after seeing injuries on her face and hands.
Officials’ preliminary assessment
A preliminary assessment suggested rodents may have caused the injuries, but officials said a detailed inquiry is needed to establish what happened.
Key facts
- Patient
- Alpana Dey
- Hospital
- Maniktala Employees’ State Insurance Hospital
- Admission
- Thursday, after her condition deteriorated
- Reported injuries
- Injuries to her face and hands, including damage to her eyelids and lips
- Initial assessment
- Rodents may have caused the injuries; this has not been established
- Inquiry deadline
- The committee has been asked to submit its report within three days
- Separate concerns
- Complaints about cleanliness, food services, and staff conduct are separate from the inquiry into Dey’s death and injuries
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