Palpable tension erupted at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday after the death of a one-year-old child due to alleged medical negligence and administration of wrong medication.

The protesters also blocked the road connecting to Bhubaneswar airport, creating massive problem for the commuters.

Reportedly, the family of the deceased toddler from Salia Sahi had rushed the child to the hospital today at around 3:00 am after his condition deteriorated but the doctor on duty prescribed treatment which allegedly led to the child’s death.

The child’s death triggered massive unrest with scores of locals storming into the Capital Hospital and staging a road blockade. The road connecting to the Bhubaneswar airport was blocked.

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“We had first brought our son for treatment on Sunday afternoon. The doctor advised us to do an echocardiogram on Monday for proper diagnosis. Later, when his health worsened, we rushed to the hospital again. The doctor on duty was asleep and came after a long delay. When we requested admission, we were told there were no beds available and to come on Monday afternoon,” the child’s mother alleged.

“My child’s care was neglected. I want the doctor suspended and arrested,” she said.

Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced Rs 4 lakh as assistance for the deceased’s family and expressed deep grief, offering condolences to the bereaved relatives.

No official statement has yet been issued by hospital authorities.

Road connecting to Bhubaneswar airport blocked as protest erupts at Capital Hospital