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Medical Negligence: Who Killed Simran?

Medical Negligence: Simran Chhabra walked into a Gurugram hospital with mild symptoms of fever. Within minutes, she died after being administered an injection, sparking shocking allegations of medical negligence, cover-ups, and a failed investigation.

By Jeffin T. Kaleekal
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Medical Negligence: The Tragic Case of Simran Chhabra

Simran Chhabra, a vibrant 22-year-old girl, walked into a Gurugram hospital with nothing more than a mild fever on January 21, 2023. What should have been a routine hospital visit turned into a tragedy for the Chhabra family. Within minutes of walking into the hospital, Simran was found dead.

Just two days earlier, on January 19, Simran was at the center of a joyous family gathering, meticulously managing every detail. “Simran had organised the entire function,” her brother, Sourabh Chhabra, shares. “She decided who would cook, which guests would come, and invited everyone personally. She was full of energy.”

Simran Chhabra
Simran Chhabra | Photo courtesy: Family
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By January 21, however, her world—and her family’s—was turned upside down. Feeling slightly feverish, Simran decided to visit Jagdmba Medical Centre in Gurugram with her brother. Sourabh recalled how routine the day initially seemed. “We reached the hospital around 1 PM. After completing registration, her vitals were checked and found to be normal. At 1:15 PM, we met the doctor, who suggested an injection of Dynapar for instant fever relief. I asked if it was necessary, but the doctor insisted it was due to the high spread of infections. Trusting him, we agreed.”

The doctor handed a slip to the nursing staff, instructing them to administer the injection—a decision that would have devastating consequences.

A Routine Injection Turns Fatal

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The moment the injection was administered, Simran’s condition deteriorated alarmingly. She began complaining of intense itching and became visibly distressed. “Simran said, ‘My whole body is itching. You have administered the wrong injection. What have you done to me?’” Sourabh recalled. Instead of addressing her concerns, the medical staff dismissed her symptoms as overreaction, he alleges.

"Despite her protests, the nurse completed the full dose of the injection. Within moments, Simran collapsed, froth forming at her mouth as she lost consciousness. She fell on the bed, and I noticed she

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