55-year-old woman from Srigufwara in Anantnag district of South Kashmir died on Friday evening at Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag.
Following her death, family members accused doctors of negligence and created a ruckus, leading to chaos in the hospital premises.
According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Khazida. When her condition worsened, she was initially taken to a local health centre. Later, she was referred to GMC Anantnag for specialized treatment. The family alleged that despite repeated requests, no cardiologist attended to her in the emergency ward.
A family member said, 'Doctors at the local hospital told us that a cardiologist at GMC Anantnag would examine her, but despite our repeated appeals, she did not receive timely medical attention.' They added that her life could have been saved if she had been treated on time, blaming delays in treatment for her death.
Vandalism By Angry Mob
Following the incident, enraged relatives, along with locals, began protesting inside the hospital premises. The mob vandalized property, assaulted staff members, and caused damage to hospital infrastructure, leaving some healthcare workers injured. The hospital administration confirmed the incident and said it is being taken seriously.