Mumbai: Doctors Face Criminal Case 12 Years After Young Actor's Death; Negligence Under Scanner
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: In a major breakthrough in a long-pending case, the Mumbai police have registered a criminal offence against multiple doctors nearly 12 years after the death of a 23-year-old, following serious allegations of medical negligence, delayed treatment, and destruction of vital medical records.
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The accused include Dr. Niyaz Ahmed Khan, Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Khan, and Dr. Umesh Pimpale of Millennium Hospital in Shivajinagar, along with Dr. Khalid and Dr. Amit Shobhawat from Sai Group of Hospitals in Chembur.
According to the FIR, the complainant, Nasim Banu Babar Shah, 57, has alleged that her son, Salman Babar Shah, who worked as a junior artist in the film and television industry, died due to negligent treatment following a road accident on April 8, 2014.
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The complaint highlights several irregularities in the course of treatment. It alleges that the surgery, performed by Dr. Umesh Pimpale, resulted in excessive blood loss, and that there was a lack of adequate medical staff to monitor the patient post-operation. The family also claimed that Salman’s condition steadily deteriorated instead of improving.
After a few days, doctors at Millennium Hospital reportedly informed the family that blood transfusion facilities were unavailable and advised shifting Salman to Sai Group of Hospitals in Chembur. He was transported by ambulance and admitted under the care of Dr. Amit Shobhawat.
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Although the death was termed “natural” in medical records, the family grew suspicious over time. Notably, no post-mortem examination was conducted as the family had declined it at the time.
Over the years, Nasim Banu pursued the case relentlessly, approaching senior police officials, the Maharashtra Medical Council, and public health authorities. A key allegation in the FIR is that both hospitals failed to submit complete medical documentation despite repeated requests from investigating agencies, raising suspicion that critical records may have been destroyed.
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The delay in obtaining expert medical opinion from Sir JJ Hospital due to missing documents reportedly stalled the case for years. In 2015, the complainant even filed a writ petition in the High Court seeking justice.
Following the eventual receipt of a medical opinion, the police have now registered the case and begun further investigation.
“I have nothing left today. I only seek justice for my son and strict action against those responsible,” said Nasim Banu Babar Shah.
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