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Protests Erupt in Margherita Over Alleged Medical Negligence
Tension arose in Margherita after Kamla Sharma, admitted to Mayflower Hospital, died allegedly due to medical negligence. Protests led by locals and the Chhatra Mukti Sangram Samiti accused the hospital and Dr. Rajesh Gupta of negligence, demanding his arrest. Demonstrators blocked highways and burned tyres, warning of intensified agitation if their demands remain unmet. This incident follows similar cases, raising concerns over healthcare safety in the region.