Controversy Erupts at Karimganj Civil Hospital as Woman Dies During Abortion Procedure

Karimganj Civil Hospital in Assam faces yet another controversy as a woman, identified as Usha Barman, reportedly died during an abortion procedure due to alleged wrong treatment. The family members, accusing the operating surgeon, Dr Ashish Kumar Biswas, and his team, broke into the operation theatre, claiming that they escaped after the woman passed away. Tensions flared inside the hospital, leading to the intervention of Karimganj Sadar Police Station officials. The local magistrate arrived, and the deceased woman’s body was eventually taken out of the operation theatre. Dr Biswas had previously faced accusations of providing incorrect treatment that resulted in a patient’s death, prompting a previous investigation. This recent incident raises concerns about the hospital’s practices, and a thorough investigation is awaited for further details.