Mother alleges broker racket and medical negligence after son’s death in Dispur hospital

A grieving mother has accused a private hospital in Dispur of medical negligence and exploitation, alleging that her son lost his life after falling victim to a broker-led admission racket.

Nineteen-year-old Rishi Pandit had sustained a serious head injury in an accident two months ago and was initially admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). According to the family, a doctor had advised that Rishi be shifted to Patna, Bihar, for advanced treatment.

However, instead of being taken to Patna, brokers allegedly intervened and deceptively arranged his admission to Cosmo Medical in Dispur after removing him from GMCH. The mother, Monika Deka, alleged that a broker-technician identified as Babu assured her that the hospital would provide treatment for a sum of ₹45,000.

Rishi was admitted to Cosmo Medical on December 6. As his condition deteriorated, the hospital placed him on ventilator support. Despite this, hospital authorities reportedly continued to inform the family that the youth’s condition was stable.

The situation took a tragic turn on Tuesday morning when Monika Deka was suddenly informed that her son had passed away.

The bereaved mother has further alleged that during the 11 days of treatment, the hospital repeatedly charged her between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 on multiple occasions in the name of medicines and medical tests, pushing her into severe financial distress.

Adding to her ordeal, she claimed that even after approaching the Dispur police to report the alleged exploitation and malpractice by the hospital, she failed to receive any assistance.

The incident has raised serious questions about the role of brokers, private hospitals, and the oversight of patient transfers, with demands growing for a thorough investigation into the matter.

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