Agartala, 15th October 2026 : Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Sub-Divisional Hospital in Kailashahar, Unakoti district, after around 20 to 25 patients reportedly waited for hours without receiving medical attention in the emergency department on Wednesday evening.
According to local sources, patients arriving at the hospital between 6 pm and 8:30 pm on October 14 were allegedly left waiting for a doctor. Their relatives claimed that despite repeated requests, no doctor was available in the emergency department for a considerable period, triggering anger and resentment among patients and their families.
Security personnel on duty reportedly informed the waiting relatives that the doctor had gone on rounds to attend to admitted patients. However, as the wait continued, several families grew increasingly frustrated. Some patients allegedly left the hospital without receiving treatment and sought medical assistance at Unakoti District Hospital.
After receiving complaints from the relatives, local media representatives reached the hospital and reportedly found patients still waiting for medical attention. The doctor responsible for night duty arrived at the emergency department at around 9:05 pm and began attending to the waiting patients, according to the allegations.
The incident has renewed concerns over the quality and availability of healthcare services at the government-run facility. Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Hospital once served a vast population across the undivided North Tripura district and continues to cater to residents of Kailashahar and adjoining areas.
Local residents have alleged that complaints regarding doctors’ attendance, delays in treatment and the overall functioning of the hospital have surfaced repeatedly. They have urged the authorities to investigate the incident and ensure uninterrupted emergency medical services.
Meanwhile, another concern has emerged over the alleged non-payment of salaries to 35 ASHA workers associated with the hospital for the past two months. The workers reportedly failed to meet the Sub-Divisional Medical Officer (SDMO) when they attempted to submit a deputation on October 12. They had reportedly not received their dues by Thursday.
