Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Dialysis Machines Damaged, Two Hospital Staff Arrested in Silchar
Someone broke into a hospital and damaged the machines that help patients with kidney problems.
Police have caught two people who work at the hospital and think they might be responsible.
These machines are very important because they help people who cannot afford expensive private treatments.
The hospital is trying to fix the machines quickly so patients can get the help they need.
Officials are also looking into who else might have been involved in this act of sabotage.
Two SMCH employees arrested for vandalism that damaged nine dialysis machines.
The incident occurred on August 10, disrupting services for 30-40 patients.
Hospital authorities described the act as sabotage aimed at disrupting patient care.
A meeting was held to discuss the vandalism and expedite repairs.
All possible angles, including involvement of hospital brokers, are being investigated.
- Who
- A 19-year-old housekeeping staffer and a 28-year-old technician, both employees of SMCH, were arrested.
- What
- Vandalism damaged nine dialysis machines at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
- When
- The vandalism occurred on August 10, and arrests were made after the event.
- Where
- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Silchar.
- Why
- The motive for the vandalism is under investigation, with authorities considering it an act of sabotage aimed at disrupting patient care.
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The incident was an act of sabotage to disrupt patient care.
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- Incident Date
- August 10
- Location
- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH)
- Machines Damaged
- Nine dialysis machines
- Patients Affected
- 30-40 daily
- Arrested
- Two SMCH employees
- Investigation
- Involvement of hospital brokers