Man Dies After Alleged Neglect at Meerut Hospital: Public Outcry Grows
A tragic road accident in Meerut turned even more painful for the victim’s family when the 30-year-old man, Sunil, reportedly lost his life due to the alleged negligence of medical staff. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Monday, has sparked widespread anger after a video emerged, allegedly showing junior doctors asleep while on duty.
Sunil, a resident of Hasanpur Kala village, was rushed to Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial (LLRM) Medical College around 12:30 AM after being injured in an accident. By 8 AM, he had died. The time in between has now become the subject of two official investigations—and growing scrutiny from the public.
Timeline of Events
- Sunday Night: Sunil meets with a road accident near his village.
- 12:30 AM, Monday: Admitted to the emergency ward of LLRM Medical College.
- 8:00 AM, Monday: Sunil is declared dead by hospital staff.
- Tuesday Morning: Video surfaces, appearing to show doctors asleep during their night shift.
- Tuesday Afternoon: Hospital confirms suspension of two junior resident doctors.
Official Statements and Immediate Action
LLRM Medical College Principal R C Gupta spoke to the press following the circulation of a widely-shared video that seemingly captures one of the doctors sleeping at his station. “We’ve taken swift internal action. Two junior resident doctors—Bhupesh Kumar Rai and Aniket—have been suspended with immediate effect,” Gupta stated.
Beyond disciplinary moves, two different inquiry panels have been assembled to look into what went wrong and why. One panel is under the hospital’s jurisdiction and led by its own doctors, including Dr. Anupam Verma, Assistant Professor Shashank Jindal, and Assistant Professor Kritesh Mishra. Their report is expected within three days.
Separately, Meerut’s District Magistrate has initiated a broader investigation. That team includes Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ashok Kataria, ADM City Brijesh Singh, and ACMO Dr. Praveen Gautam. With both inquiries now underway, local authorities are under significant pressure to find answers—fast.
Community Reaction and Family’s Allegations
The response from Sunil’s family and neighbors has been harsh and emotional. Jaggi Pradhan, the village head of Hasanpur Kala, confirmed that the family believes he was left unattended during critical hours. “They said nobody came. He was in pain. They were asleep,” he shared.
Whether those claims will hold up under investigation is what everyone is now waiting to find out. But in the meantime, anger is building. People across social media have voiced demands for accountability, while others have questioned how such incidents still happen in one of Uttar Pradesh’s main hospitals.
“If a man can die like this inside a hospital in 2024, while the doctors are asleep, what does it say about our system?” wrote one user.
The video, taken perhaps by another patient’s attendant or hospital staff, has been shared thousands of times online. And while there is still some ambiguity about timing or context, the visual evidence has raised difficult questions for the administration.
What This Means for Medical Accountability
There’s no easy takeaway here. It’s a painful reminder of how critical proper staffing, alertness, and responsibility are in emergency medical care. While junior doctors frequently work long, grueling hours—often in understaffed conditions—the duty of care can’t be compromised.
The suspension of Bhupesh Kumar Rai and Aniket signals that LLRM isn’t brushing this under the rug. But it may take more than a few suspensions to restore trust, both in this hospital and in public facilities across the region.
What’s Next?
With two inquiry committees working simultaneously, some form of accountability is expected in the coming days. The hospital’s internal panel has a short deadline—three days—to submit findings. The district-level committee may take a bit longer but covers a wider scope.
Meanwhile, public attention remains fixed on Meerut. Many are asking broader questions: How often do patients go without timely care? Are night shifts being monitored effectively? And how will hospitals respond to similar cases in the future?
We’ll continue to follow this story closely. For now, the focus stays on the investigation outcomes, any criminal negligence angle, and whether system-wide changes come from this tragic incident.
Some Broader Questions to Consider
- Will medical colleges revise night-shift protocols?
- Could biometric monitoring systems improve accountability for duty-time staff?
- Are emergency response audits being conducted often enough?
- What support is being offered to Sunil’s grieving family?
These are the sort of practical, people-focused changes that could shift culture, even if policy takes longer. For now, the image of a man dying alone while help was just steps away remains lodged in many minds—and it casts a shadow over the professionalism that dozens of honest doctors represent every day.
If you’re from the Meerut area, you may already be feeling the weight of this news. And far beyond it—every hospital, doctor, and medical student should be thinking hard about what needs to change. Because it’s clear that something, somewhere, failed Sunil that night.
