Man Found Alive Before Cremation in India
A man in India who was declared dead and about to be cremated was found to be still alive by witnesses. Three doctors involved in declaring him dead have been suspended.
Key Points
- Rohitash Kumar, a 25-year-old deaf and mute man in India, was declared dead and about to be cremated without a post-mortem examination
- Witnesses discovered he was alive at the cremation ceremony
- Three doctors have been suspended for their role in the incident
- The man later died in the hospital
Pros
- Swift action was taken to investigate the incident
- Witnesses prevented a potentially tragic mistake
Cons
- Serious negligence by the doctors involved in declaring the man dead