Barabanki (The COW News Digital) A tragic incident in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh has claimed the life of a woman after a fake doctor performed a surgery by watching a YouTube video. The untrained practitioner, reportedly intoxicated at the time, attempted the procedure and caused fatal injuries to the patient’s stomach, intestines, and major blood vessels.
The victim, identified as Manishra Rawat, was taken to a local unregistered clinic by her husband due to severe abdominal pain. The clinic owners, Gyan Prakash Mishra and Vivek Mishra, allegedly diagnosed her condition as kidney stones and offered surgery for an initial fee of 25,000 rupees, later reduced to 20,000 rupees.
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The following day, Gyan Prakash Mishra began the surgery while allegedly intoxicated, relying on instructions from a YouTube video instead of proper medical training. Instead of removing kidney stones, he inflicted deep abdominal wounds, severing critical arteries and causing extensive damage to the intestines. Manishra’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and she succumbed to her injuries the next day.
The clinic, which had been marketing its services on social media platforms like Facebook, was not authorized to perform surgeries. Manishra’s husband filed a complaint, prompting local authorities to conduct a post-mortem and register cases of negligent homicide and violations under the SC/ST Act against both accused.
Police officials confirmed that the clinic was unlicensed, and both Gyan Prakash Mishra and Vivek Mishra are currently at large. Authorities have assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits swiftly.
This incident has sparked outrage across social media and raised concerns about the proliferation of unqualified medical practitioners, particularly in rural areas where regulatory oversight is limited. Experts have warned that easy access to online tutorials and videos does not substitute for formal medical education and training, emphasizing the danger of attempting complex procedures without proper qualifications.
Health officials have urged patients to verify the credentials of medical practitioners and seek treatment only at registered hospitals and clinics. The tragic case of Manishra Rawat serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by fake medical services and the need for stronger enforcement of healthcare regulations in India.
