Medical Practitioner Accusing of Committing Homicide: Comment Allegedly Made About Covid-19 Patient in 2021
Alleged Attempt to 'Kill' Patient: In a shocking turn of events, a senior government doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Shashikant Deshpande, is under investigation for reportedly instructing another medic to end the life of a COVID-19 patient during the 2021 pandemic. The incident transpired at Udgir Government Hospital.
An audio clip, now viral on social media, allegedly reveals a conversation between Dr. Deshpande and Dr. Shashikant Dange, where the former is heard saying, "Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman."
The victim, Kausar Fatima, was hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms in April 2021 and recovered after a 10-day stay. Her husband, Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin, has lodged a police complaint, claiming he was present during the alleged conversation.
Social Media Audio Clip: Gaussoddin alleges that he overheard the call while sitting beside Dr. Dange, who placed the phone on speaker during lunch. The conversation not only included the alleged 'kill' instruction but also a caste-based slur, causing deep emotional and religious pain to Gaussoddin.
Current Status: The Latur police have initiated an investigation, seizing Dr. Deshpande's mobile phone and issuing a notice to him. They are verifying the authenticity of the audio clip through forensic examination.
During the second wave of the pandemic, Dr. Deshpande was the Additional District Surgeon at Udgir Government Hospital. The case is a stark reminder of the challenging circumstances faced during the pandemic's peak and the importance of upholding ethical standards in the medical profession.
- The allegations against Dr. Shashikant Deshpande during the 2021 pandemic involve a conversation about medical-conditions, specifically a COVID-19 patient, and according to the listener, an inappropriate order to harm the patient's health-and-wellbeing.
- This incident at Udgir Government Hospital, where science and ethical standards in medicine were called into question, underscores the need for rigorous investigation and upholding integrity in the medical-conditions and health-and-wellness sector, particularly during critical times like the pandemic.
