A resident of Chiloi village under Nawadih panchayat in Kunda block of Jharkhand’s Chatra district died allegedly after being administered injections and medicines by an unqualified medical practitioner, officials and family members said

The deceased has been identified as Keshar Bharti (45). The accused, Ashutosh Kumar, is alleged to have been running a private facility named Anshu Clinic from a rented house belonging to Tapeswar Singh in Chiloi village.

Family alleges negligence and rash treatment

According to the victim’s wife, Anita Devi, Keshar complained of vomiting and loose motion late on Sunday night, following which Ashutosh Kumar was called for treatment. She alleged that the accused administered three injections and gave five tablets to her husband without conducting any medical examination.

“Soon after the injections, my husband began itching all over his body and became restless. Ashutosh told us not to panic and left. Within minutes of his departure, my husband collapsed and died,” Anita Devi said, alleging gross negligence.

Accused ran clinic without proper checks

Local sources claimed that Ashutosh Kumar had been operating Anshu Clinic despite lacking recognised medical qualifications. Villagers said such informal practitioners are often the first point of contact for healthcare in remote areas due to lack of nearby facilities and poor access to doctors at night.

Health officials order probe

Officer-in-charge of the Kunda Community Health Centre, Kumar Sanjeev, confirmed that a formal inquiry has been initiated. “A probe will be conducted, and strict action will be taken against the accused if he is found guilty,” he said.

Repeated concern over quackery

The incident has renewed concerns over the prevalence of unlicensed medical practice in rural Jharkhand. Public health experts have repeatedly warned that injections administered without diagnosis or emergency preparedness can trigger severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal within minutes.

Residents have demanded stricter monitoring of illegal clinics and better availability of qualified medical staff in rural blocks to prevent such tragedies