Assam: Nurse uses acid instead of antiseptic on minor boy's wounds, sparks outrage

A 10-year-old boy sustained severe burns after acid was allegedly used instead of antiseptic during a dressing at Dolong Ghat Model Hospital in Morigaon district. The incident has sparked outrage and led to a formal police complaint.

On Monday, Abdul Ilham Rahman, a resident of Jajari Muslim village, was admitted to the hospital with head and hand injuries. According to the family, a nurse mistakenly poured acid on Abdul's wounds while performing a dressing procedure. The family further alleges that hospital staff threatened them when they protested the treatment.

Abdul was rushed to a private hospital in Nagaon, where doctors confirmed the presence of acid on his injuries. The shocking nature of the incident has raised concerns about patient safety and the quality of care in public hospitals.

Abdul's family has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with the local police, demanding a thorough investigation into the incident. They seek accountability for the mishap and assurance that such errors will not occur again.

This case highlights a broader issue of medical negligence affecting underprivileged patients in the region. The incident has prompted discussions on healthcare standards and the urgent need for better training and supervision in hospitals.