Heatstroke victim’s body carried on shoulders outside Bhadrachalam hospital sparks outrage
The incident of a family carrying the body of a heatstroke victim outside a hospital in Bhadrachalam has sparked public outrage. The deceased, Kandi Venkanna, died shortly after being admitted, and his relatives chose to transport the body themselves. This event has led to political criticism regarding the state of public healthcare services.
- ▪Kandi Venkanna, a 45-year-old man, died from heatstroke shortly after being admitted to the hospital.
- ▪His family carried his body on their shoulders due to proximity to their home, rather than waiting for an ambulance.
- ▪The incident has drawn criticism from political leaders regarding the adequacy of public healthcare services.
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Family members carrying the body of a 45-year-old man on their shoulders outside Government Area hospital in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana, triggered outrage after photographs and videos of the incident surfaced on social media.The deceased was identified as Kandi Venkanna, who was admitted to the hospital after suffering a heatstroke. According to his relatives and friends, doctors immediately shifted him to the ICU and began treatment, but he died within 10 to 15 minutes of admission.In a video released by the office of the Health Minister, Venkanna’s relatives clarified that the hospital staff had responded promptly and cooperated fully during the treatment process. “Family members had gone to make arrangements for the funeral rites.
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