Doctor Among Three Arrested in Gujarat for Alleged Negligence Leading to Patient’s Death

Navsari, May 11 — Police have arrested a doctor, a nurse, and a hospital manager in Gujarat’s Navsari district in connection with the death of a school principal, allegedly due to medical negligence during treatment at a private hospital. The arrests were made following an investigation report submitted by the Navsari Civil Hospital's inquiry committee.

As per agency report, Arjun Rathod, 54, was admitted to Damania Hospital on November 6, 2024, after sustaining injuries from a fall at home. He underwent orthopedic surgery and was later shifted to the hospital's intensive care unit. During his ICU stay, the attending physician, Dr. Bharat Nayak, reportedly instructed nurse Nirali Nayak to administer 0.4 ml of a medication identified as 'Termine injection'.

According to the police, the patient’s condition deteriorated sharply after the injection, with a significant drop in blood pressure and oxygen levels, ultimately resulting in his death.

Navsari Deputy Superintendent of Police B.V. Gohil confirmed that the three accused — Dr. Bharat Nayak, nurse Nirali Nayak, and hospital manager Imesh Gandhi — were found responsible in the inquiry committee’s findings. They were arrested on May 10 under charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

An FIR was registered at Gandevi police station, and investigations are currently ongoing to determine the full scope of liability in the case.