UP: Old Woman Dies of Heart Attack While Doctors Watch Reels
A 60-year-old woman died due to a heart attack after a doctor, distracted by social media, delayed treatment at a hospital in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh.
A shocking incident of medical negligence has come to light in which a 60-year-old woman, Pravesh Kumari, lost her life after the on-duty doctor ignored her critical condition, allegedly while being distracted by social media.
On 28th January 2025, Pravesh Kumari was rushed to the Maharaja Tej Singh District Hospital in Mainpuri around noon by her sons, one of whom is Gurusharan Singh, after she complained of severe chest pain. However, Dr. Adarsh Sengar, the on-duty doctor, continued watching Instagram and Facebook reels on his phone at his desk, instead of attending to the patient.
Despite Gurusharan’s repeated requests for help, Dr. Sengar reportedly remained seated, telling the nursing staff to attend to Pravesh. This continued for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, Pravesh’s condition worsened, and she began bleeding from her mouth. In desperation, Gurusharan and his family members started shouting for Dr. Sengar’s attention.
It was only at this point that Dr. Sengar finally stood up but did not treat Pravesh. Instead, reports suggest that he slapped Gurusharan in frustration. Tragically, by then, Pravesh had already died from a heart attack.
The entire incident was captured on the hospital’s CCTV cameras. The footage quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage. The local police were called to the scene to control the situation, as a physical altercation broke out between Gurusharan's family and Dr. Sengar. Hospital staff intervened to separate both parties.
Madan Lal, the Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) of the hospital, arrived shortly afterward. He assured the public that the CCTV footage would be thoroughly reviewed, and strict action would be taken if the allegations against Dr. Sengar were found to be true.
Gurusharan and his family have claimed that Pravesh’s death could have been avoided if Dr. Sengar had provided timely treatment. The UP police have initiated an inquiry into the incident, and the hospital administration is under pressure to take strong action against the doctor for his apparent negligence.
This tragic incident has raised serious concerns about the increasing distractions caused by social media, especially in critical situations, and the need for doctors to remain focused on their patients’ well-being.
