BARABANKI: A child died and three others were hospitalised after they were allegedly given injections by an unqualified practitioner at an illegal clinic in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, officials said on Sunday.The clinic was subsequently sealed and an FIR was initiated against its operator.The incident occurred in the Haidergarh area, where the children had reportedly been taken for treatment after developing skin-related symptoms.One of the children was declared dead after being brought to the Community Health Centre (CHC), while the victim’s twin sibling was stabilised and referred to the district hospital.Two other children with similar symptoms were also admitted for treatment.“Around 12:45 PM, a child was brought to the Community Health Centre in a dead state; it was later revealed that he had died after receiving an injection from an unidentified person. His body was sent for a post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death. Subsequently, his twin sibling was brought in critical condition; after receiving first aid and stabilisation, the child was referred to the District Hospital. Two other children suffering from similar symptoms, suspected to be measles, were also brought in,” Dr Love Kumar told ANI.He said the clinic was sealed after it emerged that it had been operating without authorisation.“Following the death, the Superintendent of the Community Health Centre, in the presence of the SDM, had the fake doctor’s clinic sealed, and an FIR is being registered against the operator. Preliminary investigations indicate that the individual possessed no medical degree and was not registered as a medical practitioner. It was found that he had been practising for years without holding a legitimate medical degree. Action is being taken against this fake doctor,” he added.Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajesh Vishwakarma said the children had been taken to the practitioner after developing skin-related symptoms.“A local resident, Kallu, had brought his children for treatment. It is reported that the condition of one of the children, Hasnain, deteriorated significantly after receiving an injection. He was subsequently taken to the CHC, where he was declared dead,” he said.The SDM added that the clinic was running unauthorised allopathic treatment, following which it was sealed pending a formal inquiry.A district administration team is investigating the incident, and further legal action will be taken based on its findings.(With ANI inputs)
