Overview

• A 25-year-old first-year Obstetrics and Gynaecology postgraduate at RIMS in Ranchi fell critically ill after sipping tea ordered during night duty.
• Hospital officials said she reported a bad smell and taste, took only a couple of sips from a flask, then fainted and was rushed to emergency care.
• Doctors describe her condition as stable but critical on a ventilator, with the next 48 hours crucial for her recovery.
• The hospital sealed the canteen near the orthopaedic ward and submitted the flask and other items for toxicology testing.
• Police have received a complaint, and the canteen worker who served the tea has been detained for questioning.