Surgeon's negligence' claims 19-year-old girl's life

October 10, 2011

Mangalore, October 10: Chaos prevailed at a private hospital, here, on Monday, after a 19-year-old girl died after she reportedly underwent two unsuccessful surgeries for the removal of her appendix.

Zabeena, daughter of late T Husain and B Fathima couple, from Thokur House Addoor, breathed her last in the morning apparently due to the negligence on part of the surgeon, according to the family doctor of the deceased.

T Sayyad, the uncle of the victim said that the girl had been admitted to SCS Hospital on October 4 after she complained of severe abdominal pain. She was then diagnosed with appendicitis.

Veteran surgeon of the city Dr Shubhakar Bhandari carried out the operation to remove her appendix on October 5 and the hospital asked the family members to take the girl home on October 7.

However, the family members, who noticed that the girl's body had turned blue, called Dr Muneer, their family doctor. After a check-up Dr Muneer pointed out the fault in operation and negligence following the operation, due to which the infection had spread inside her body.

Admitting his mistake, Dr Shubhakar Bhandari decided for second surgery on October 7 evening.

However, Zabeena breathed her last around 9:00 am. According to Dr Muneer, it was necessary to check the blood pressure of the girl for every two hours after the surgery.

Angered by the negligence of the surgeon and hospital management, neighbours and relatives of the girl have gathered on the hospital premises, seeking explanation.

“We know that no doctor can bring back our child's life. But, we demand that the aged doctor, should publicly admit his blunder”, said T Sayyad.

Kadri and Pandeshwar police visited the spot. Dr Bhandari, who was called to the hospital amidst tight security, is yet to give a statement.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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