Buddha International Hospital (Throat infection) Incident

Hospital: Buddha International Hospital, Ghorahi, Dang

Victims: Hospital property

Type of violence: Medical vandalism

Event: After the death of a 9-year-old boy, the relatives had vandalized the hospital claiming the negligence of the doctor while attempting to drain the pus from throat which led to profuse bleeding. Agitated locals had obstructed traffic along the Ghorahi-Lamahi road section. The demonstrators had vandalized the building of the medical institute and pelted stones at the police personnel following which the police lobbed tear gas to take the situation under control.

News Links:

1. Kin vandalise hospital after boy dies during treatment
2. Clash ensues in Ghorahi after locals vandalise hospital
3. Clashes between police and protestors in Ghorahi, hospital vandalized- लुम्बिनी - कान्तिपुर समाचार