The Indian Youth Congress staged a protest outside the residence of Kerala Health Minister following the shocking discovery of scissors left inside a woman’s abdomen years after her surgery. Demonstrators demanded accountability and immediate action against the hospital and medical staff responsible for the grave negligence.
The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, highlights concerns about patient safety and medical malpractice in the state. Protesters carried placards calling for stricter regulations and transparency in surgical procedures, urging the government to ensure such incidents do not recur.
The Health Ministry has acknowledged the case and stated that an inquiry is underway to identify lapses and take appropriate disciplinary and legal measures. Meanwhile, opposition parties and civil society activists have joined calls for systemic reforms in hospital oversight and patient care protocols.
The protest outside the minister’s residence symbolizes growing public frustration with medical negligence and the demand for accountability at all levels, from hospital authorities to government oversight bodies.
