Woman Declared Dead Wakes Up, Drinks Water; Family Alleges Negligence

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News18•17-01-2026, 10:00
Woman Declared Dead Wakes Up, Drinks Water; Family Alleges Negligence
- •Fulmati Shah, declared dead by Alipurduar District Hospital, reportedly woke up and drank water at home.
- •Family members brought her back to the hospital, claiming she was breathing after being taken home.
- •Doctors performed another ECG but again declared her dead, leading to a tense situation.
- •Alipurduar Police and senior doctors intervened; the patient was kept under observation before being declared dead again.
- •Family alleges medical negligence; a post-mortem examination is scheduled.
Why It Matters: A woman declared dead by a hospital reportedly revived at home, sparking medical negligence claims.
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