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Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
4 killed, 3 hurt in truck-car collision on Lko-Bahraich highway
Three members of a Gonda-based family and their car driver died after a head-on collision with a truck on the Lucknow-Bahraich highway early Monday morning. The accident occurred around 5:30 am near Rampur police station limits in Barabanki district, severely disrupting traffic on the route, police said. Barabanki additional superintendent of police (ASP) Vikas Chandra Tripathi said the deceased were identified as Sudhir Maurya, 35, a property dealer; his wife Shanti Maurya, who ran a cosmetics shop in Gonda; her brother-in-law Rama Shankar Kushwaha, 38; and the car driver Ayan Qureshi, 23. Three other family members sustained critical injuries in the accident. The injured, Sudhir's sister Pooja Kushwaha, 36, and her children Aaksh, 9, and Aanvi, 5, were rushed to the trauma centre of King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, where they are undergoing treatment. Radhey Shyam Maurya, a relative of the victims, said the family was returning to Gonda from Kanpur after attending the engagement ceremony of Shanti's younger brother. 'They had just reached the Barabanki stretch of the highway when the car collided head-on with a truck coming from Bahraich. The road has no divider, which often leads to such fatal mishaps,' he said. Police officials confirmed that the impact of the collision was severe, leading to the death of four occupants on the spot. The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination. The accident led to a traffic jam on the highway, with vehicles stranded on both sides. Local police said it took more than two hours to remove the damaged vehicles and restore the traffic flow.
News18
15-05-2025
- Health
- News18
Is A New Hairline Worth Your Lifeline? Inside Kanpur's Growing Epidemic Of Botched Transplants
Last Updated: Kanpur has reported back-to-back fatalities linked to hair transplant procedures. At the heart of these tragedies are unqualified practitioners and unregulated clinics The quest to restore a receding hairline is increasingly turning fatal for young Indians, with multiple cases where the desire for a youthful appearance has ended not just in disappointment, but in death. In a disturbing trend, Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh has recently reported back-to-back fatalities linked to hair transplant procedures. At the heart of these tragedies are unqualified practitioners operating in unregulated clinics, leading to life-threatening complications. Highlighting the gravity of the issue, Dr Vijay Kumar, Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, blamed untrained practitioners and unchecked clinics. 'This surge in fatal hair transplant cases is a direct consequence of ignoring basic medical safety norms," he said. The allure of a fuller, youthful head of hair is driving many young Indians toward hair transplants. However, this growing trend has taken a tragic turn, especially in cities like Kanpur, where several deaths have been reported. Case 1: Vineet Dubey's Death After Surgery Vineet Kumar Dubey, a 37-year-old assistant engineer at the Panki Power Plant in Kanpur, died within 24 hours of undergoing a hair transplant. His wife, Jaya Dubey, alleges gross medical negligence, claiming the clinic had no qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. 'His face was so swollen, it looked like a balloon. His eyes were bulging out. I couldn't even recognise him," she recounted. Vineet had undergone the procedure on March 13, 2025, at Empire Warahi Clinic. At the time, Jaya was visiting her parental home in Gonda with their twin toddlers. 'He had just completed his PhD and received a job offer from a top US firm. He wanted to surprise me with his new look," she added. Following the procedure, the doctor, Anushka Tiwari, allegedly fled—shutting her clinic and switching off her phone. Despite repeated appeals, police filed an FIR only after Jaya submitted a complaint via the CM portal, backed by supporting evidence. 'Later, we discovered she wasn't even a certified hair transplant doctor," said Vineet's uncle. An investigation is now underway. ACP Abhishek Pandey stated, 'We will arrest the accused soon." Just months earlier, 32-year-old Mayank Katiyar, an engineer from Farrukhabad, also died following a hair transplant at Kanpur's Empire Clinic, run by the same Dr Anushka Tiwari. Mayank underwent the procedure on November 18, 2024. 'He came home at 5pm but was crying in pain by midnight. His face swelled and darkened. By morning, he couldn't see and was struggling to breathe. He died in my lap the next day," said his mother, Pramodini Katiyar. She claimed Dr Anushka became unreachable. 'She blocked my number. I want her arrested—otherwise, she'll take away someone else's son tomorrow." Mayank's younger brother, Kushagra, added, 'He was excited. He thought he'd look better. But the pain started soon after. The doctor gave advice over video calls—then vanished." Kushagra has preserved digital proof, including receipts, prescriptions, and WhatsApp chats. 'She's not even a real doctor. She hires untrained staff to perform these procedures," he alleged. The family filed a complaint on May 13, 2025—six months after Mayank's death. An FIR is yet to be registered. What Do the NMC Guidelines Say? To regulate the booming hair transplant industry and prevent such tragedies, the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued comprehensive guidelines on September 20, 2022. Hair transplantation is defined as a surgical procedure that must be conducted only by Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) formally trained in modern medicine—specifically, qualified dermatologists or plastic surgeons with experience in hair restoration. The guidelines mandate that every stage of the surgery—from evaluation and donor harvesting to post-operative care—must be carried out by a trained RMP. It is unethical for any RMP to permit unlicensed individuals, such as technicians or beauticians, to perform or assist with the surgery. Clinics must also have a properly equipped day-care operation theatre, anaesthesia backup, emergency resuscitation equipment, and post-operative recovery rooms. Strict sterilization, biomedical waste disposal, and emergency protocols must be followed. 'Ghost surgeries', where patients are unaware of who performed the procedure, are classified as malpractice. NMC Advisory to Patients: Verify Before You Trust The NMC also issued a strong advisory for patients considering aesthetic procedures. It urges individuals to verify a doctor's qualifications and experience before undergoing hair transplant surgery. Patients should personally meet the surgeon, check their credentials, and ensure that proper facilities—including anaesthesia support and emergency equipment—are available. The advisory warns that aesthetic surgeries come with serious risks that only trained RMPs can manage. Watching online tutorials or attending workshops is not a substitute for formal medical training. Clinics should be registered with health authorities and maintain detailed records and patient photographs. 'Not A Cosmetic Convenience, But A Serious Surgery' Dr Vijay Kumar of KGMU, Lucknow, emphasised the widespread violations plaguing the industry. 'Many surgeries are conducted without investigations or anaesthetic backup. Some clinics operate out of parlours, with doctors vanishing after surgery, leaving patients helpless," he said. He noted that non-MBBS individuals, or unqualified staff, are increasingly performing these procedures—sometimes after merely observing a few surgeries. 'This is dangerous and completely against medical guidelines," he said. Hiring MBBS doctors for name's sake without proper surgical training is another alarming trend. 'Hair transplants are invasive procedures. They require emergency preparedness and must be conducted in registered medical setups. The lack of infrastructure and oversight is putting lives at risk," Dr Kumar warned. Do's And Don'ts Before Considering Hair Transplant Surgery According to Dr Kumar, here are key precautions for anyone considering a hair transplant: Do: Consult a board-certified plastic or dermatologic surgeon. Choose a hospital or well-equipped clinic with emergency facilities. Undergo full medical evaluation, including allergy and blood tests. Verify the clinic's hygiene standards and sterilization protocols. Ask for the credentials of the entire medical team. Don't: Fall for low-cost packages offered by unqualified practitioners. Visit salons, parlors, or unregistered clinics for hair transplants. Ignore post-operative care instructions. Hide medical history or ongoing medications. Expect immediate results or undergo repeat sessions without adequate recovery. A Grim Pattern Over The Years Since 2016, India has recorded at least four other confirmed deaths related to hair transplant surgeries: top videos View all 2016: A final-year medical student in Chennai died from an allergic reaction after a transplant at an unlicensed salon. 2019: A Mumbai businessman died due to excessive grafting in one sitting. 2021: A Gujarat man succumbed to anaphylactic shock post-surgery. 2022: A young man in Delhi died from sepsis and multi-organ failure after a botched transplant. These tragedies serve as stark reminders: hair transplants are not cosmetic conveniences—they are serious surgical procedures, and cutting corners can cost lives. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Fake doctor hair transplant Kanpur medical negligence Location : Kanpur, India, India First Published: May 15, 2025, 15:45 IST News india Is A New Hairline Worth Your Lifeline? Inside Kanpur's Growing Epidemic Of Botched Transplants
