Child death: Manipal Police file FIR against doctors, nurses

February 18, 2011

Manipal, February 18: Manipal Police filed an FIR against some of the doctors and two nurses of Kasturba Hospital for the death of a three month old child due to their negligence.

Fathimabi, mother of three-month-old male baby Rifai, a native of NR Pura, in Chikmagalur, had lodged a complaint against the Manipal Hospital.

In the complaint Fathimabi said that they had come to Manipal Hospital on Sep 30, 2010, for the treatment of their baby for the discharge of Sodium and Potassium in the urine. Pediatrician Dr Pushpa Kini had diagnosed and successfully treated the child and kept under observation.

In the early hours of Oct 5 nurses on duty Seema and Sangeetha took their child for giving a bath. Meanwhile they sent her to weigh the urine pad of the child. Due to negligence nurses put the baby in a tub containing boiling water, Fathimabi alleged. When she rushed to the spot hearing child crying, skin of the child had peeled out from its waist till the toe. Frightened nurses, in spite of their demand to send the child to the burns ward, simply wrapped up the child. Even Dr Sujith George who came across the child refused to treat the child even after repeated request saying the baby was not his patient. Though the incident took place at early 5 am, Dr Pushpa Kini inspected the child after 11 am, only to say that she could not treat the child. The child died on Oct 9, she said in the complaint.

Shocked parents returned to their native NR Pura. On Friday (Feb 18) both parents of the child- Mohammed Hanief (a KSRTC conductor) and Fathimabi reached the Manipal Police Station and lodged a complaint against the Kasturba Hospital. They also explained their situation before the media infront of the Police Station.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

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Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

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Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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