In the Press
Media coverage of the allegations of medical negligence at Sardar Patel Hospital, Balaghat, and of the official inquiry that followed.
Outlets that have covered the case
Local18 reports that Vivek Tirpude, 36, of Balaghat sustained a minor fracture to his left hand on 10 February 2026 and was admitted to Sardar Patel Multispeciality Hospital for a short operation. His brother Amit describes the family selling land to meet treatment costs.
Sets out the family's allegations against three treating doctors, including the claim of an error with the breathing tube. The paper describes each as an allegation.
Reports that an X-ray showed a fractured third metacarpal and that the family was assured the operation was a 20-minute procedure carrying no risk. Amit Tirpude alleges CCTV footage showed the procedure began before Vivek was fully unconscious.
Covers the candle march held in Balaghat. Amit Tirpude is quoted expressing confidence in the police investigation but frustration at the absence of action by the health department.
Reports the incident at Sardar Patel Hospital, Balaghat, and the allegation that negligence during treatment left the patient in a coma.
Reports that the inquiry found the patient did not receive adequate ventilatory support during anaesthesia, and that on the basis of the CMHO report Balaghat police registered an FIR against two doctors.
A detailed print report stating that a four-member district inquiry team found the operation theatre lacked emergency backup and a Code Blue plan, that ventilation and oxygen were not properly monitored during anaesthesia, and that the family has spent about ₹50 lakh on treatment.
Covers the candle march through Balaghat demanding action over the alleged negligence.
Local18 video filmed outside the hospital, whose signage reads Sardar Patel Hospital, Neuro Surgery & Trauma Centre, Sardar Patel Campus, Gaykhuri, Balaghat.