UP Shocker: Woman Dies As Two Quacks Perform Abdomen Surgery On Her After Watching YouTube Tutorial

Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 12:32 IST

A former village head and his nephew — neither of whom held any medical qualification — allegedly performed surgery on a woman after watching YouTube videos, resulting in her death

Munishra Rawat's husband took her to “Shri Damodar Aushadhalay”, a clinic run for years by former village head Gyan Prakash Mishra. (Image: News18)

What happens when YouTube tutorials replace medical degrees? In UP’s Barabanki, it cost a 38-year-old woman her life after a quack duo attempted a ‘stone surgery’ inside an illegal clinic after watching a Youtube video. A shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki has exposed the deadly spread of untrained practitioners in rural areas.

A former village head and his nephew — neither of whom held any medical qualification — allegedly performed abdominal surgery on a woman after watching YouTube videos, resulting in her death. The case triggered widespread outrage, a late-night road blockade, and swift action from police and the health department.

‘Just a Stone’: Pushed Into Immediate Surgery

The victim, Munishra Rawat, a resident of Saidanpur village in Kotwali Kothi area, had been complaining of abdominal pain. On 5 December, her husband, Fateh Bahadur Rawat, took her to “Shri Damodar Aushadhalay", a clinic run for years by former village head Gyan Prakash Mishra.

Fateh Bahadur said, “He didn’t conduct any tests. He just touched her stomach and said it was a stone that needed to be removed immediately. He said delaying it could make it fatal."

According to him, Mishra demanded Rs 25,000 for the surgery. “We could arrange only Rs 20,000, but he said it was enough. We trusted him because he was a former pradhan," he added.

YouTube Surgery: Deep Incision, Vital Nerves Severed

Local sources and police officials confirmed that Gyan Prakash and his nephew Vivek Mishra had no medical training. They allegedly watched online surgical videos before attempting the procedure.

During the so-called operation, the duo reportedly made a deep incision in Munishra’s abdomen, cutting through important nerves and blood vessels. “They had no idea where to cut or how to handle bleeding," a villager who saw the aftermath said. “It was clear they were improvising."

Munishra’s condition deteriorated soon after the crude operation. Despite their attempts to “manage" the situation, she died the next evening around 6 pm.

Late-Night Protest: Villagers Block Road With Body

Her death sparked intense anger among villagers. Around 11 pm, family members and locals placed her body on the road and blocked traffic, demanding immediate action against the accused.

“A woman died because two men played doctor after watching YouTube. How long will such clinics be allowed to function," a protesting villager asked.

Police reached the spot and persuaded the crowd to calm down, assuring strict action. The blockade was lifted after several hours, and the body was sent for postmortem. On 7 December, after the report was completed, the family performed the last rites.

Family Says Accused Offered Money to ‘Buy Silence’

Fateh Bahadur alleged that the clinic owner tried to settle the matter quietly.

“He offered us money to close the case," he said. “But how can we settle after losing my wife? We wanted an FIR."

Villagers echoed similar claims, saying Gyan Prakash had been using his influence as a former pradhan and mahant to run the clinic without fear of action.

Clinic Sealed, Case Registered, Accused Absconding

On the husband’s complaint, police registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Gyan Prakash Mishra and his nephew Vivek Mishra. Inspector Amit Singh Bhadoriya of Kotwali Kothi confirmed the development. “An FIR has been registered under relevant sections. Both accused are absconding, and teams have been deployed to track them down," he said.

Meanwhile, the health department swung into action. On Tuesday, Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Medical Superintendent of the Kothi Community Health Centre, pasted a notice declaring the clinic illegal. “The investigation clearly shows that neither of them has any medical degree, license or training," Dr Kumar said. “Running such a facility is a serious offence."

For Fateh Bahadur, the tragedy is beyond repair. “I took her there because she was in pain," he said, breaking down. “I didn’t know I was taking her to her death."

As police continue their search for the absconding uncle–nephew duo, villagers say they will not rest until strict punishment is ensured. “If this goes unpunished, more families will lose their loved ones," a resident said.

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