Two nurses at AIIMS Bhopal booked for giving wrong injection to child cancer patient that caused his death

Two nurses at AIIMS Bhopal have been suspended and booked by police following the death of a three-year-old cancer patient. An internal inquiry determined that the child died after being administered a toxic chemical instead of his prescribed medication.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical issues regarding medical negligence, patient safety protocols, and accountability within public healthcare institutions.
Two nurses at AIIMS Bhopal have been booked for allegedly administering a wrong injection, carrying a toxic chemical, to a three-year-old cancer patient who died soon after, police said on Saturday (June 13, 2026).
The report relies on police statements and internal hospital findings to present a factual account of a tragic event.
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