Delhi Child Dies in Routine Surgery: Family Seeks Justice
Summary: A 4-year-old boy tragically died during a routine 15-minute procedure at SIC Jain Hospital in East Delhi, sparking a medical negligence investigation. His family alleges that despite normal pre-op tests and reassurances, an injection before surgery triggered a fatal reaction. A police complaint has been filed.
4-Year-Old Dies During Routine Surgery: What Went Wrong?
How did a simple 15-minute procedure turn into a tragedy? That’s the haunting question after the sudden death of a 4-year-old boy during a minor operation at SIC Jain Hospital in East Delhi’s Pandav Nagar. What was supposed to be a routine surgery has now sparked grief, outrage, and a police investigation into alleged medical negligence.
A Tragic Turn During a Simple Procedure
On the morning of May 29, little Viraj Sharma was taken to SIC Jain Hospital for a minor operation. Doctors assured his parents it would be a 15-minute routine procedure. His father, Gaurav Sharma, a 39-year-old graphic designer from Noida, shared that his son was excited to start Class 1 the following year.
Just a week before, on May 22, doctors had recommended standard pre-operative tests to ensure Viraj was fit for surgery. “The test results were normal,” said Gaurav, “and the doctors gave us the green light.”
Timeline of Events: From Hope to Horror
On May 28, the family was told to bring Viraj in the next morning. At 8:40 AM, he was taken into the operation theatre. “They told me it would be over in 15 minutes,” Gaurav recounted.
But by 9:15 AM, the nightmare began.
Doctors informed him that an injection given before the procedure had caused a severe reaction. Viraj was struggling to breathe, and his condition had turned critical.
A Father's Heartbreaking Witness
Gaurav was soon allowed into the operation theatre, what he saw left him shaken. Doctors were using electrical equipment in an attempt to revive his son. “His nose was bleeding, nails were blue, and his body felt cold. He wasn’t moving at all,” he shared with media.
Still hoping for a miracle, Gaurav rushed his son to Max Hospital, but doctors there declared Viraj dead on arrival.
Complaint Filed, Probe Underway
The devastated father immediately filed a police complaint at Pandav Nagar Police Station and has written to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East District) seeking justice.
As per reports by The Indian Express, the matter is under investigation, and the cause of death will likely hinge on the postmortem and expert review of the procedures followed.
What is Next?
This heartbreaking incident has raised serious questions about
- Safety protocols
- Consent
- Emergency preparedness in private hospitals
Medical negligence, especially in minor procedures, is a critical issue in India and this case is likely to spark wider discussions and calls for reform.
Final Thoughts
Viraj’s story is not just a tragic headline.. It’s a wake-up call. A young life, full of dreams and promise, was lost during what should have been a safe, routine surgery. Now, a family waits for answers and justice.
Inputs from various media sources.
Dane
I am an MBBS graduate and a dedicated medical writer with a strong passion for deep research and psychology. I enjoy breaking down complex medical topics into engaging, easy-to-understand content, aiming to educate and inspire readers by exploring the fascinating connection between health, science, and the human mind.
