Archive · 23 Jul 2026
MP Patient Given Mineral Water Drip Instead of Saline
A young man named Satyam Yadav was admitted to a hospital in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, after consuming rodenticide.
A video showed him being given a drip of mineral water instead of saline.
This video went viral, and the hospital is now investigating the incident.
The patient left the hospital before the investigation could record his statement.
The hospital staff involved has been asked to explain the serious mistake.
An 18-year-old patient, Satyam Yadav, was given mineral water drip instead of saline at a district hospital in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh.
A video of the incident went viral, prompting the hospital to initiate an investigation.
The patient had consumed rodenticide and was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday.
The Chief Medical Health Officer sought explanations from the on-duty doctor and nurse.
The patient left the hospital before the sub-divisional magistrate could record his statement.
- Who
- Satyam Yadav, an 18-year-old patient, and the hospital staff including Dr. Bharat Sahu and nurse Bhavna Chaudhary.
- What
- A patient was administered mineral water drip instead of saline.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Where
- District Hospital in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The reason for the lapse is under investigation.
Hospital Administration
Patient and Public
Incident Handling
Hospital Administration
The hospital administration has initiated an investigation and sought explanations from the staff involved.
Patient and Public
The patient and public are concerned about the serious lapse and demand accountability for the incident.
- Patient Name
- Satyam Yadav
- Age
- 18
- Hospital
- District Hospital, Dindori
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Action Taken
- Investigation initiated by CMHO