AIMSS Shimla: Probe ordered after stray dog seen carrying human limb

Shimla: A disturbing video showing a stray dog carrying a severed human foot at Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS), Chamiana in Shimla, went viral on Tuesday, prompting administrative action.Following the incident, the hospital administration issued show-cause notices, based on the fact-finding inquiry report, to the sanitation workers and the sanitation supervisor who were on duty on the night of Feb 21. Further disciplinary measures are expected after reviewing their replies. The sanitation contractor was directed to strictly adhere to biomedical waste storage and disposal guidelines. The biomedical waste disposal agency was instructed to ensure timely clearance of waste from the hospital premises.Taking cognisance of the viral video, the hospital administration on Tuesday morning constituted a 3-member fact-finding committee to investigate lapses and fix responsibility. The committee found that a patient underwent an above-knee amputation on February 19 under the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department. The amputated limb was packed and stored in the biomedical waste complex for disposal. However, on the night of Feb 1, sanitation workers left the complex door open and unattended while depositing waste. It is suspected that, during this time, a stray dog took the limb.The missing body part could not be located despite efforts. On February 24, a dog was spotted carrying it in its mouth, and as the security personnel tried to retrieve the human foot, the dog became aggressive and ran away. MSID: 128752345 413 |