Tragedy struck in Bahilpar village of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a six-year-old boy named Paras tragically passed away following an injection given by a local, unqualified physician. The boy, visiting his maternal grandparents, was taken to the practitioner to treat a lump on his head. Despite the family’s concerns and prior medical advice against surgery, the practitioner reportedly proceeded with the injection, allegedly charging ₹10,000.
According to the child’s grandfather, Paras fell unconscious shortly after receiving the injection. He was rushed to multiple medical facilities, including a community health center, a private hospital, and finally BRD Medical College, where he was pronounced dead. Family members indicated that doctors at Lucknow’s PGI had previously advised against any surgical intervention for the lump.
The devastating news led to widespread anger among villagers, who gathered outside the clinic to protest. The accused practitioner, however, had already fled the premises, locking up the clinic. Local police stated that while the family initially declined a post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to them. Authorities have assured that action will be taken once a formal complaint is lodged.