ITBP Protests Outside Kanpur Police HQ Over Amputation of Jawan’s Mother Due to Alleged Medical Negligence
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- •Dozens of ITBP personnel staged a protest outside the Kanpur Police Commissionerate on May 23, 2026, alleging medical negligence led to the amputation of a constable’s mother’s hand at a private hospital.
- •The protest followed the Health Department’s clean chit to the hospital, prompting outrage among ITBP personnel and political leaders like Anil Yadav of the Uttar Pradesh Congress.
- •Social media users, including Varun Choudhary, criticized the Uttar Pradesh administration for its inaction and insensitive handling of the case.
- •The Kanpur Police stated that the case was referred to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for re-examination in compliance with Supreme Court directives, with a committee of doctors reviewing the medical aspects.
- •The Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Vipin Tada, confirmed that objections raised by the ITBP and family were sent back to the CMO’s office for further review before any legal action is taken.
Kanpur witnessed a dramatic scene on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when dozens of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel gathered outside the Kanpur Police Commissionerate to demand justice for one of their own—a constable whose mother had her right hand amputated allegedly due to medical negligence at a private nursing home. The protest followed the Uttar Pradesh Health Department’s decision to clear the hospital of wrongdoing, prompting outrage among the paramilitary personnel and political leaders.
