Tension erupted at Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital, the state’s second referral hospital, following the death of a ninth-grade student, allegedly due to wrong treatment. 

The deceased, identified as Papiya Sarkar, daughter of Kishan Sarkar of Dashmighat area, was a student of Ramakrishna Mission School.

According to reports, Papiya fell ill suddenly at school on Wednesday morning. Teachers rushed her to IGM Hospital, where she collapsed and died within a short time.

Her family alleged that soon after admission, doctors administered two injections. Papiya became unconscious and her condition deteriorated rapidly. 

Though doctors advised a blood test and CT scan, her family claimed no urgent treatment was initiated. Despite repeated requests from her father to shift her to GB Hospital, the doctors reportedly insisted that treatment would begin only after diagnostic tests.

The grieving father alleged that medical interns, instead of senior doctors, examined his daughter and assured them that her condition was stable, though she was visibly deteriorating. 

"I saw my daughter die before my eyes. The doctors only said she was no more," he told media persons.

On the other hand, hospital authorities presented a different version. The duty doctor said the girl had suffered a head injury earlier and was treated at the hospital a week ago. Her parents were advised to get a CT scan done, but allegedly did not follow up. 

On Wednesday, she fainted again and was brought to the emergency at 11:55 am. She was examined at 12:15 pm, and a CT scan was scheduled. However, she passed away before the procedure could be carried out.

The doctor claimed that the delay in diagnostic follow-up by the family led to the unfortunate death.

Following the incident, Papiya’s relatives broke down in grief and accused the hospital of negligence. 

The situation turned tense, forcing police from West Agartala Police Station to rush to the spot and bring the situation under control.

Papiya’s father has demanded a proper investigation into the alleged lapses at IGM, questioning why a 122-year-old referral hospital lacks immediate emergency response facilities. He alleged that his daughter was left unattended for hours and treated by inexperienced interns.

The tragic death has once again sparked concerns over the state’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly the readiness of IGM Hospital to handle emergency cases.