Overview

• A gas leak, suspected to be formalin gas from the operation theatre, triggered a stampede at Pandit Ramprasad Bismil Medical College in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• One patient died during the incident, but officials confirmed the death was due to pre-existing medical conditions, not injuries from the stampede.
• The incident caused widespread panic, with patients and attendants experiencing breathing difficulties and rushing to evacuate the facility.
• Authorities, including fire brigade teams, responded promptly, and the situation was brought under control without further casualties or injuries.
• A committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the gas leak and assess safety measures at the medical college, with accountability measures promised by officials.