A police officer in Bihar’s Sheohar district faced inadequate treatment at a government hospital after being injured in a road accident. The officer, Police Sub-Inspector Shyamlal, sustained multiple fractures in his leg following a collision with a speeding vehicle near Fatehpur on the Madhuban Road.
Shyamlal was taken to Sadar Hospital for treatment, where doctors reportedly used cardboard pieces and saline pipes to immobilize his fractured leg instead of a plaster cast. This makeshift arrangement at the hospital has sparked outrage and raised questions about the quality of public healthcare in the region.
The incident drew attention from senior police officials and locals, who expressed concerns about the state of emergency care facilities. Civil Surgeon Deepak Kumar clarified that immediate plastering was not feasible due to the severity of the fractures, leading to the temporary support provided using available materials.
District Magistrate Pratibha Rani has initiated an inquiry into the matter and acknowledged the use of cardboard for supporting the fractured leg. The incident has once again shed light on the deficiencies in Bihar’s public healthcare system, emphasizing the need for improved emergency care standards and access to essential medical equipment.
