Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Boy Dies After Injection; Neemuch Hospital Sealed Amid Probe
An 11-year-old boy named Dharmpal became ill with a cold and cough.
His family took him to a doctor in Manasa.
The family says the doctor gave him an injection and that he became much worse afterward.
Dharmpal died shortly after receiving treatment.
His family and other people protested and asked for compensation and action against the doctor.
Officials began steps to seal the doctor's private hospital and ordered an inquiry.
Doctors performed a post-mortem examination to help find out what happened.
Officials said the exact cause of death would be known after the report and investigation.
An 11-year-old boy died after receiving treatment in Manasa, Madhya Pradesh.
His family alleged that his condition worsened after Dr Sunil Patidar administered an injection.
The administration initiated proceedings to seal the doctor's private hospital and ordered a departmental inquiry.
A panel of doctors conducted a post-mortem at Neemuch District Hospital; officials said the cause of death remained undetermined.
Protesters blocked roads and the family demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation and strict action against the doctor.
- Who
- Dharmpal, an 11-year-old boy; his family alleged negligence by Dr Sunil Patidar.
- What
- Dharmpal died after receiving treatment; the family alleges his condition worsened after an injection.
- When
- He became ill Wednesday night; protests and administrative action followed on Thursday.
- Where
- Manasa and Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The family says the boy's condition deteriorated after an injection; the cause of death has not yet been established.
Family and protesters
Administration and inquiry
Responsibility for the death
Family and protesters
The family alleged the boy's condition worsened after Dr Sunil Patidar administered an injection and demanded strict action.
Administration and inquiry
Officials said the cause of death would be determined after the post-mortem report and investigation; no finding of responsibility was reported.
Response sought
Family and protesters
Protesters demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation and warned of further demonstrations.
Administration and inquiry
The administration initiated proceedings to seal the private hospital and ordered a departmental inquiry.
- Boy
- Dharmpal, aged 11
- Doctor named by family
- Dr Sunil Patidar
- Reported symptoms
- Cold and cough on Wednesday night
- Administrative response
- Hospital-sealing proceedings initiated and departmental inquiry ordered
- Post-mortem
- Conducted by a panel of doctors at Neemuch District Hospital
- Protest demand
- Rs 50 lakh compensation and strict legal action against the doctor
- Cause of death
- Not established in the report; officials said it would be clarified through the post-mortem report and investigation