Doctor Gave "Painkiller After Painkiller": Roommate Of Assam Student Who Died
Students are protesting at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Assam following the death of a student who was allegedly over-prescribed painkillers. The family and roommates are demanding a thorough investigation into the medical care provided.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding medical negligence and institutional accountability in educational facilities.
A college student who died during the treatment of an illness in Assam was given "painkiller after painkiller" by the campus doctor, her roommate has alleged amid protests by students demanding a thorough investigation into the matter.Shruti Upadhyay, who was a student of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, died during treatment in a city hospital. The exact cause of her death is under investigation.Upadhyay's roommate, Shweta, said her friend had been suffering from severe back pain for nearly four years.
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