The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal recently witnessed widespread unrest after two back-to-back patient deaths, including that of a new mother, sparked allegations of gross medical negligence. The situation escalated into violence, vandalism, and an indefinite shutdown of hospital services by the medical fraternity. The case involved a 35-year-old woman who delivered her first child through surgery on Saturday afternoon but tragically passed away early the next morning due to complications after delivery. Another patient, a 50-year-old man from Imphal East, died the same evening.
The families alleged that both deaths were preventable and accused doctors at RIMS of ignoring patients in favor of attending private clinics. The incidents triggered strong reactions. Following the woman’s death, her relatives and locals confronted hospital authorities on Sunday…