Overview

• Dr. Anushka Tiwari, accused of conducting illegal hair transplant procedures, surrendered on May 26 and was remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody.
• Two engineers, Vinit Kumar Dubey and Pramod Katiyar, died within 48 hours of undergoing procedures at the unlicensed Empire Clinic in Kanpur.
• Post-mortem reports revealed severe infections and cerebral oedema, attributed to unsterilised equipment and lack of proper medical assessments.
• Investigators are expanding their probe into the clinic’s operations, including the role of Tiwari’s husband, Dr. Saurabh Tripathi, and untrained staff.
• The case highlights systemic lapses in medical regulation, with families leveraging grievance channels to prompt legal and regulatory action.