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Last Updated:August 13, 2025, 08:12 IST
A video from GMCH in Bettiah, Bihar, shows mortuary assistants dragging a body. District Magistrate Dharmendra Kumar confirmed suspensions and an inquiry.
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A shocking incident is reported from a government hospital in Bihar’s West Champaran district, a dead body, came for post-mortem, was dragged by mortuary assistants. The disturbing video of the incident sparked outrage and people questioned state’s medical facilities.
The incident happened at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Bettiah town, officials said on Tuesday.
District Magistrate Dharmendra Kumar told PTI that the body was brought to the hospital for post-mortem examination.
“The disgusting video came to my notice yesterday itself, and I sought a report from the principal of the GMCH. He has informed me that the mortuary assistant seen in the clip has been suspended. A policeman was also involved in it. We have written to the SP for initiating suitable action," he said.
“A committee has also been formed to suggest measures to avoid such incidents in the future. It has been asked to submit its report within 72 hours," he added.
The video of the incident, is being widely shared on social media, it shows two people dragging the body instead of carrying it on a stretcher.
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August 13, 2025, 08:12 IST
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