Dead Body Found in Water Tank of UP Medical College After 10 Days; Principal Suspended, Probe Underway
Shocking Discovery at Deoria Medical College
A shocking incident has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district where a decomposed body was found inside a water tank of the Maharshi Devaraha Baba Medical College. Authorities believe the body had been in the tank for nearly 10 days before it was discovered.
According to initial reports, the overhead water tank supplied water to the Outpatient Department (OPD) and wards of the hospital, meaning that patients, staff, and students unknowingly consumed contaminated water for days. Source: The Logical Indian
Foul Smell Leads to Discovery
The horrifying discovery was made after staff and patients complained of a foul odour emanating from the water. When maintenance personnel inspected the overhead tank, they were shocked to find a floating decomposed body. Firefighters and police personnel were called in to retrieve the body after several hours of effort. Source: India Today
Administrative Action and Probe
Following the incident, District Magistrate Divya Mittal initiated an inquiry and suspended the college principal, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Barnwal, for alleged negligence. Dr. Rajni, the Head of Anatomy at Etah Medical College, has been appointed as the interim principal.
A five-member inquiry committee, led by the Chief Development Officer, has been formed and instructed to submit a detailed report within 48 hours. Source: India Today
The water tank has been sealed, and alternate water sources have been arranged for hospital use. Source: Medical Dialogues
Questions of Negligence and Security
Officials are investigating how the tank remained unlocked and how the body went unnoticed for so long. CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify how and when the deceased entered the restricted area. Police have not ruled out foul play, though the possibility of an accidental death is also being considered. Source: Times of India
Public Outrage and Health Concerns
The incident has sparked massive public outrage, with citizens demanding accountability from hospital authorities for gross negligence. Medical staff and students have expressed concern about the potential health risks from contaminated water, though no illness cases linked to the incident have been officially reported so far. Source: The Logical Indian
What’s Next?
Authorities are awaiting forensic and autopsy reports to determine the identity and cause of death. The investigation will also examine whether there were lapses in campus security and maintenance protocols at the medical college.
This incident underscores the urgent need for regular water safety audits and strict supervision in healthcare facilities.
Related Sources:
- India Today – “Deoria Medical College: Dead body found in water tank”
- The Logical Indian – “Dead body found in water tank of UP Medical College after 10 days”
- Medical Dialogues – “UP shocker: Dead body discovered in water tank at Deoria Medical College”
- Times of India – “Man’s decomposed body found in water tank of medical college in UP”
