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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Double-engine government in Bihar failed to save a 11-year-old Dalit rape victim, says Congress
Condemning the rape and murder of a 11-year-old Dalit girl in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, the Congress on Sunday (June 1, 2025) claimed that the 'double engine government' had failed to save her life. Taking to social media platform X, senior leader Rahul Gandhi said the brutality against a minor Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur and the subsequent negligence in her treatment were 'extremely shameful'. 'If she had received timely treatment, her life could have been saved. Let alone provide security, the double engine government was negligent about saving her life. We will not sit quiet until the victim's family gets justice. Strict action should be taken against the culprits and negligent officers,' he wrote. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office, senior party leader and Rajya Sabha member Ranjeet Ranjan and party spokesperson Shama Mohamed alleged that the administration allowed the rapist to 'roam free' despite being a serial offender. Ms. Ranjan noted that the 11-year-old victim was left to die near a brick kiln after her brutal rape. While she was first admitted to a local hospital in Muzaffarpur, she was taken to AIIMS Patna after her condition deteriorated but doctors there refused to admit her, allegedly due to the unavailability of specialists required for the multi-speciality treatment, she said. It took the intervention of Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar for the victim to be admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) and that too was after five hours, the Congress MP claimed. 'If the girl was given proper treatment at the right time, her life could have been saved,' Ms. Ranjan said, accusing the JD(U)-BJP government of 'criminal medical negligence'. Ms. Mohamed said the victim's body had 20 knife marks, her neck had been cut, her body mutilated, and she was left in the brick kiln to die. 'I am a doctor myself, and I know that when a case like that comes, they immediately take it. You don't say that you don't have a specialist available—never. But what did they do? They refused to take the child because she was a Dalit. If she were a VIP's daughter or a high-caste child, she would have been admitted. Shame on the doctors in AIIMS Patna,' she said. She claimed that criminals were feeling emboldened as the BJP government had 'let powerful and influential people go scot-free despite serious charges'. 'What happened to the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padao' slogan of the Prime Minister?' Ms. Mohamed asked.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Covid cases rise in Noida, 1st infection recorded in Arunachal in current wave
The Covid is again on the rise in certain parts of India, with fresh cases surfacing in Noida, Arunachal Pradesh, Lucknow, Karnataka, and Thane. Noida has 19 active patients, all of them having mild symptoms. Arunachal Pradesh has reported its first case in the current wave—a mother-daughter duo—and Lucknow its first case in 2025, courtesy of the JN.1 sub-variant. Karnataka has reported 36 new cases in a day, and 24 infections in Maharashtra's city of Thane. Even a suspected Covid death in Agra has brought the focus back on tests and surveillance efforts. Here's a listicle of the latest developments: advertisementNoida has reported 19 active Covid cases, comprising 11 women and 8 men. According to Dr Tikam Singh, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, all patients are experiencing only mild symptoms such as the common cold and are currently in home isolation. The district health department is conducting contact tracing and reviewing travel histories. Antigen testing camps will be set up at the district hospital, and patient samples have been sent for genome sequencing. Authorities have advised residents to wear masks and avoid crowded places. Arunachal Pradesh has reported its first Covid cases in the ongoing wave. A 34-year-old pregnant woman who arrived in Itanagar from Bengaluru on May 13 tested positive via RT-PCR after earlier showing symptoms of mild cough and fever. Her 53-year-old mother also tested positive but remains asymptomatic. The woman is hospitalised while her mother is in isolation. State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa confirmed the cases and said the new strain appears less severe. advertisement In Uttar Pradesh, A 78-year-old Firozabad resident, who was admitted to an Agra hospital for a hip fracture and head injury, died after testing positive for COVID-19. While the cause of death remains uncertain, health officials noted that he was also suffering from multiple serious health conditions. Lucknow reported its first COVID-19 case of 2025 linked to the JN.1 sub-variant. Uttar Pradesh logged 10 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the state's active tally to 30. Karnataka reported 36 new infections on Tuesday, raising the state's active cases to 100. The daily positivity rate stands at 9.44%. Doctors and health workers have been instructed to wear masks. Thane city added 24 new cases. Nine patients are hospitalised, and 46 are under home quarantine. One patient with diabetes-related complications died last week. Additionally, AIIMS Patna reported seven positive cases among healthcare workers, including a doctor and a nurse, who are under medical supervision. The Indian Medical Association – Karnataka State Branch has issued advisories to doctors amid rising cases. New Omicron sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, classified by the WHO as variants under monitoring, have been detected in India. Hotspot states currently include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka, with mild increases in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Jain said that the latest variants resemble viral fevers with symptoms of common cold and cough. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also on Monday told officials there is no need to panic, but stressed the importance of being fully prepared. Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Covid-19
