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17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Surgery in Pune Hospital

Girl dies after tumour surgery, relatives allege medicine overdose

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 12 August 2026 at 04:25 pm
17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Surgery in Pune Hospital

A 17-year-old girl from Surat died at a private hospital in Bhosari, Pune, on Wednesday morning, a day after undergoing surgery for a 9-cm tumour in her stomach. The girl, identified as Deepali Santosh Irche, was admitted to Krishna Hospital in Bhosari on August 10 for the surgery, which was performed at around 9 am on Tuesday.

The girl was declared dead on Wednesday morning, following which her relatives alleged that she died due to an overdose of medicine. They have demanded action against the doctors concerned.

According to Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Ghorpade, who is in charge of the Bhosari Police Station, the police visited the hospital after receiving information about the incident and inspected the premises. The police spoke with the relatives of the deceased and received a written complaint from them.

The police are now examining the complaint and circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. The exact cause of death has not yet been established, and the allegations made by the relatives will be examined as part of the police inquiry.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and quality of medical care at private hospitals. The police investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.

In recent years, there have been several instances of medical negligence and errors at hospitals, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and oversight. The incident at Krishna Hospital in Bhosari is a reminder of the importance of ensuring that hospitals and medical professionals adhere to strict standards of care.

The police will be investigating the matter further to determine the cause of death and whether any negligence or wrongdoing occurred. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in determining the next course of action.

The incident has also raised questions about the accountability of medical professionals and hospitals in cases of alleged negligence or wrongdoing. The police investigation will help to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death and ensure that justice is served.

The city of Pune has a large number of private hospitals, and incidents like these can erode trust in the medical system. It is essential for hospitals and medical professionals to maintain the highest standards of care to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

The investigation into the girl’s death is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the facts of the case. The outcome of the investigation will be important in ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What was the cause of the girl's death?

The exact cause of death has not yet been established, but relatives have alleged a medicine overdose.

What action have the police taken so far?

The police have visited the hospital, inspected the premises, and received a written complaint from the relatives.

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