After a 9-year-old boy died allegedly due to medical negligence, Sahnewal police have booked a medical practitioner in Ludhiana.The residents later damaged the clinic.

Ram Parvesh Moreya, a mason, of Makkar Colony, Dhandari Kalan in his complaint said that, his elder son nine year old son, Arjun Moreya, fell sick on 31st October and he took him for treatment the next day. The accused doctor treated the boy and discharged him. But, late night Arjun’s health started worsening, his father tried contacting the doctor but he did not respond to his calls. Then on November 2, he took his son to Civil hospital where he was declared dead.

Moreya alleged that his son has died because of medical negligence by the accused Dr. Girish Kumar of Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Giaspura. His family and relatives protested due to which the police reached the spot. Investigating officer, ASI Kulwinder Singh said that, the police have registered a case against Girish Kumar under section of 304-A (causing death by negligence) of IPC. He also said the police will also investigate if Girish is a quack or a registered medical practitioner.