Bathinda, Aug. 4 -- The district consumer disputes redressal commission (DCDRC) in Faridkot has directed a Muktsar-based doctor, hospital and an insurance firm to pay Rs.22 lakh compensation to a youth for medical negligence that led to loss of his bright career opportunities abroad.

According to commission president Rakesh Kumar Singla and member Param Pal Kaur's July 23 verdict, Dr Sandeep Singh Sandhu, Sandhu Hospital and Oriental Insurance Company Limited have to comply within 45 days of receipt of a copy of the order. As per rules, the accused can challenge the ruling before the state panel.

Gurpreet Singh of Shaheed Balwinder Singh Nagar in Faridkot town had filed a complaint on February 10, 2021, against the three, seeking a comp...