Pokice book nursing student’s death in Tiruchi
A case has been registered regarding the death of a 19-year-old nursing student, V. Seethalakshmi, during a surgical procedure at a government hospital in Tiruchi. Her father filed a complaint, leading to an investigation under section 194 of the BNSS. The incident has sparked protests among nursing students, prompting the formation of a high-level inquiry committee.
- ▪V. Seethalakshmi was a 19-year-old nursing student who died during a surgical procedure.
- ▪Her father lodged a complaint, resulting in a case being registered under section 194 of the BNSS.
- ▪The body was handed over to the family after the autopsy was completed.
- ▪The death has led to protests by nursing students demanding accountability.
- ▪A high-level inquiry committee has been established to investigate the incident.
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The Government Hospital police station here registered a case on Saturday in connection with the death of a 19-year-old nursing student -V. Seethalakshmi while in admission for a surgical procedure at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital here.The case was booked under section 194 of the BNSS on a complaint lodged by the student’s father M. Veeramani of Manakudipatti village in neighbouring Pudukottai district, said police sources.After completion of autopsy, the body was handed over to the student’s family members on Sunday morning. The death of the student triggered protests by several nursing students. A high-level inquiry committee has been formed to inquire into the “adverse medical event” pertaining to the student.
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