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Rats Allegedly Gnawed Body at Haridwar Hospital Mortuary After Freezer Failures, Official Says

A hospital administrator blames a negligent repair contractor, promising action.

Overview

  • The deceased was identified by relatives as 36-year-old Lakhan Kumar, who they said died of cardiac arrest.
  • Family members reported deep wounds on the eyes, nose, ears, navel, and head after the body was stored in a deep freezer.
  • Assistant Superintendent Ranveer Kumar acknowledged the incident and said two or three mortuary freezer doors are damaged.
  • He attributed the lapse to the agency contracted to repair the units and said action would follow.
  • Reports described most freezers as dilapidated, and no investigation results or response from the contractor were available as of Saturday.