In a harrowing incident, a 25-year-old man in Rajasthan was found alive moments before being cremated, after a doctor allegedly failed to perform a mandatory postmortem examination.
Rohitash Kumar, who had speaking and hearing disabilities, was admitted to a Jhunjhunu hospital on Thursday following an epileptic seizure. He was declared dead by a doctor without a verified cause of death, skipping the standard postmortem process.
His body was moved to the mortuary and later taken for cremation according to Hindu rituals. However, just before the funeral pyre was lit, attendees noticed signs of life — Kumar was breathing. He was rushed back to the hospital but tragically passed away on Friday despite efforts to save him.
The incident has sparked outrage, leading to the suspension of three doctors. Chief Medical Officer D. Singh confirmed that one of the doctors had prepared a postmortem report without conducting the examination.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation, with police actively probing the case. The medical negligence and the lapse in protocol have raised serious questions about the hospital’s procedures and accountability.
This case underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight in medical practices to prevent such shocking incidents from recurring.
