Hyderabad, Feb. 5 -- A leading Hyderabad-based hospital has been fined Rs 15 lakh for medical negligence that led to a patient's death.

The incident occurred in 2024, when the patient Manikumar was admitted to Star Hospitals in Banjara Hills after complaining about weakness. Based on preliminary tests, the doctors found that the patient's hemoglobin levels were low and advised a blood transfusion.

Kumar was administered two units of blood in two days. However, the family alleged that the discharge summary mentioned the transfusion of only one unit. They also alleged that the doctors could not control Manikumar's diarrhea during the treatment.

Four days after being admitted, Manikumar suffered a heart attack and the familysaid that the ...