Archive · 30 May 2025
Doctor in Probe Over Alleged 'Kill' Remark in COVID-19 Case
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctor in India allegedly told a colleague to 'kill' a patient in order to free up a bed.
An audio clip of this conversation has surfaced recently.
The police are investigating the authenticity of the recording and the circumstances around it.
The patient's husband filed a complaint because he felt that the doctor's words were hurtful and targeted his community.
The police have taken the doctor's statement and seized his phone as part of their inquiry.
An FIR has been filed against Dr. Shashikant Deshpande for allegedly directing a colleague to 'kill' a COVID patient.
The incident reportedly occurred in 2021 during the pandemic at Udgir Government Hospital.
The audio clip of the conversation, which included a derogatory caste-based slur, surfaced on social media.
The complainant, the patient's husband, alleges the remarks deeply offended his religious sentiments.
Police are verifying the authenticity of the audio clip and have seized Dr. Deshpande's phone.
- Who
- Dr. Shashikant Deshpande, Dr. Shashikant Dange, and the patient Kausar Fatima (Dayami).
- What
- An FIR has been filed against a doctor concerning an audio clip where he allegedly said to 'kill' a patient.
- When
- The alleged incident took place in 2021, with the audio clip surfacing in 2024, and the FIR filed recently.
- Where
- Udgir Government Hospital in Latur, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The FIR was filed due to alleged remarks made by Dr. Deshpande that the complainant claims hurt religious feelings.
Complainant's Perspective
Police Investigation
Impact of the Remarks
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant was hurt and offended by the remarks, especially the alleged derogatory caste-related comments.
Police Investigation
Police are verifying the authenticity of the audio clip and investigating the case.
- Location
- Latur, Maharashtra, India
- Incident Year
- 2021
- Accused
- Dr. Shashikant Deshpande
- Charges
- Sections for malicious acts to outrage religious feelings.
- Police Department
- Udgir city police
- Complainant
- Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin
