Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Rats Gnaw on Corpse in Haridwar Hospital
A man named Lakhan Kumar passed away from a heart problem.
His body was kept in a freezer at a hospital in Haridwar, India.
Unfortunately, the freezer had big holes, and rats got inside and chewed on the body.
The family found the body with many deep bites on the eyes, nose, ears, belly button, and head.
The hospital said they will punish the company responsible for not fixing the freezer.
The family is upset because the freezer was not working properly, and the rats were able to get in and hurt the body.
Local leaders also protested against the hospital for not keeping the mortuary safe.
Rats gnawed on the corpse of Lakhan Kumar (36) in the mortuary of Haridwar district hospital.
The family found deep wounds on the corpse's eyes, nose, ears, navel, and head.
The hospital's Assistant Superintendent, Ranveer Kumar, admitted the incident was due to negligence in repairing the damaged freezers.
Most of the freezers in the mortuary are in a dilapidated condition, with large holes allowing rats to enter.
Action will be taken against the agency responsible for the repair of the freezers.
- Who
- Lakhan Kumar (36), manager of a local dharmshala (guesthouse) in Haridwar
- What
- Rats gnawed on the corpse of Lakhan Kumar in the mortuary of Haridwar district hospital
- When
- December 6, 2023
- Where
- Haridwar district hospital, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to damaged gates and large holes in the mortuary's deep freezers, allowing rats to enter and gnaw on the corpse
Family and Local Congress Leaders
Hospital Authorities
Negligence and Security
Family and Local Congress Leaders
Alleged complete collapse of security and sanitation arrangements at the mortuary, leaving even dead bodies unsafe.
Hospital Authorities
Admitted negligence in repairing damaged freezers but blamed the contracted agency for the incident.
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Date of Incident
- December 6, 2023
- Deceased
- Lakhan Kumar (36)
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest
- Hospital Official
- Ranveer Kumar (Assistant Superintendent)
- Condition of Freezers
- Damaged gates and large holes