Tensions Rise in Bhilwara After Death of 17-Year-Old CA Student Linked to Medical Store Injection
A 17-year-old CA student died after receiving an injection at a medical store, leading to protests and demands for action in Bhilwara.
Bhilwara, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : In Bhilwara, Rajasthan, a tragic incident unfolded on Saturday following the death of a 17-year-old chartered accountancy student, Prachi Mehta. The girl reportedly received an injection for fever and cold symptoms at a local medical store, which her family claims led to her untimely demise.
The incident sparked outrage among her relatives and local residents, who gathered outside the Love-Kush Medical Store to protest. They set fire to the store’s entrance, hurled stones, and demanded the revocation of the store’s license along with strict action against its operator.
The events transpired around 3:30 PM in the Subhash Nagar area. Prachi, a resident of Subhash Nagar, had experienced mild fever on November 11. Her family initially sought treatment at a private hospital but found no doctors available. Subsequently, they visited the Love-Kush Medical Store to purchase medications.
According to the family, the store’s operator, Ram Prasad, advised them to administer an injection instead of providing medications. Trusting his judgment, they consented to the injection. However, Prachi’s condition deteriorated shortly after, with swelling in her legs and blisters appearing on her body. She was rushed to a private hospital in Bhilwara and later referred to a facility in Udaipur.
Despite a day of treatment, Prachi passed away on the evening of November 13, just a day before her scheduled examination. Her birthday was also approaching on November 19, adding to the family’s grief. Prachi’s grandmother, Rupa Mehta, expressed that the family is devastated by their loss.
Prachi’s father, Rakesh Mehta, runs a business in artificial jewelry, while her younger sister, Moli, is a 10th-grade student. Following the tragic news, a large crowd of family members and community members gathered outside the medical store, leading to the protests. Children were also seen participating in the demonstration.
Protesters demanded the cancellation of the medical store’s license and called for severe repercussions for its operator. Police from the Subhash Nagar station arrived to manage the situation, while senior officials, including the tehsildar, were summoned to the scene. The medical store was subsequently sealed, but Ram Prasad managed to flee.
The community’s reaction highlights the deep concern over healthcare practices and accountability in the region.
