A case has been registered against a Mumbai doctor more than a decade after the death of a young patient, following a prolonged legal battle led by the victim's mother. The development comes 12 years after the incident, offering a significant step forward in a case that has remained unresolved for years.

Accident and surgery

The case goes back to April 8, 2014, when 23-year-old Salman Baber Shah, a resident of Govandi, suffered a fracture in his right thigh bone in a motorcycle accident. He was admitted to a local hospital, where doctors reportedly told his family that the injury was not life-threatening and that he would recover, reported News18.

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However, his condition worsened after undergoing surgery. Concerned about his health, he was later shifted to another hospital for further treatment.

Death and allegations

Despite medical efforts, Salman died on April 17, 2014. The cause of death was recorded as septicemia, a serious bloodstream infection.

His mother, Naseem Banu Baber Shah, questioned the circumstances surrounding the treatment. She alleged that the surgery was conducted under unsafe conditions, claiming that there was no electricity during the procedure and that a mobile phone torch was used as a light source.

She also raised concerns about the lack of proper medical facilities and alleged that the family had been misled about her son's condition. According to her, attempts to obtain medical records were unsuccessful, leading to suspicions that key documents may have been withheld or destroyed.

Long legal battle

Refusing to accept the situation, Naseem pursued the matter through multiple channels. She filed complaints with the police, sought details under the RTI Act, and eventually approached the High Court.

Her efforts led to court-directed inquiries, requiring authorities to examine the case and submit detailed reports.

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Following years of persistence, police have now registered a case against the doctor and begun an investigation. The move marks a key moment in the long-running case.

Reflecting on her fight, Naseem said, "My son will not come back, but I am fighting so that this does not happen to anyone else's child."

The case now moves into the next phase as authorities investigate the allegations further.