Indian Teenager Declared Dead Wakes Up Moments Before Cremation
In a miraculous turn of events, Rohitash Kumar, a 25-year-old man from Rajasthan, India, was found alive just moments before his cremation. Kumar, who has hearing and speech difficulties, had been declared dead by doctors after suffering from a severe fever. Following his death declaration, his body was taken to a morgue and later transported to a crematorium for the final rites.
Witnesses reported that during the cremation rituals, Kumar began to breathe heavily, shocking attendees who had gathered for the ceremony. Eyewitness Subhash Punia recounted the moment, stating, "He started moving his body. We were shocked and started running away." Kumar was quickly returned to the hospital, where medical staff confirmed he was alive.
Investigation and Medical Negligence
The incident has sparked outrage and led to an immediate investigation by local authorities. Preliminary findings indicated significant negligence on the part of the medical professionals involved, as they failed to conduct a required autopsy before declaring Kumar dead. In response to the incident, three doctors were suspended from their positions. Forensic expert Dr. Dheeraj Maheshwari highlighted the challenges faced by medical staff in remote areas, noting that inadequate training can lead to such grave errors. He emphasized the importance of conducting proper autopsies to avoid irreversible mistakes, stating, "In the end, the body is cremated, leaving no evidence of whether the autopsy was done properly or not."
This incident is not isolated; similar cases have occurred in the past. For instance, a woman in Iowa, USA, was discovered alive in a body bag while being prepared for cremation after being pronounced dead at a nursing home. Such occurrences raise critical questions about medical protocols and the need for stringent procedures to prevent premature declarations of death.
