Telangana Hospital Ambulance Row: Family Carries 42-Year-Old Man’s Body on Shoulders in Bhadrachalam
Outrage erupted in Telangana after the family of 42-year-old Kande Venkanna allegedly carried his body from Bhadrachalam Government Hospital due to lack of ambulance service.
Bhadrachalam: A heartbreaking incident at the Bhadrachalam Area Government Hospital triggered outrage after the family of 42-year-old Kande Venkanna allegedly carried his body on their shoulders because no hospital ambulance was available. Venkanna, a resident of Subhash Nagar, died while undergoing treatment after suffering from heatstroke and dehydration on Sunday night.
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42-Year-Old Man Dies During Treatment at Bhadrachalam Government Hospital
According to hospital authorities, Kande Venkanna was admitted to the Area Government Hospital in Bhadrachalam after suffering from dehydration and heatstroke.
He died while undergoing treatment on Sunday night.
The incident reportedly occurred after the family sought transportation to take the body home following his death.
Family Alleges No Ambulance Was Provided
According to family members, hospital authorities failed to provide an ambulance to transport the body despite government rules mandating such facilities for deceased patients.
Unable to immediately afford a private vehicle, grieving relatives allegedly carried Venkanna’s body on their shoulders from the hospital ward.
The incident drew anger from local residents and raised concerns regarding public healthcare services.
Hospital Superintendent Explains Ambulance Situation
Dr Ramakrishna confirmed that Venkanna had been brought to the hospital suffering from dehydration and later died during treatment.
Explaining the incident, he said:
“The family approached a private ambulance to take the body home. The hospital ambulance was under repair at a workshop, so they carried the body from the ward to the private ambulance stationed around 500 metres away.”
Locals Question Lack of Alternative Arrangements
The incident sparked criticism among residents, who questioned why alternative arrangements were not made for the bereaved family when the hospital ambulance was unavailable.
Locals expressed anger, stating that grieving families should not be forced to struggle for basic services at government hospitals.
The visuals and reports from the hospital quickly attracted attention and triggered criticism regarding the preparedness of public hospitals during emergencies.
Heat-Related Illnesses Raise Concerns
The incident comes amid increasing heat-related illnesses reported across several states.
Residents and observers questioned whether government hospitals were adequately prepared to handle emergency situations during extreme weather conditions.
The matter has intensified public discussion about emergency medical transport and healthcare infrastructure in government hospitals.
A major controversy erupted in Telangana after the family of 42-year-old Kande Venkanna allegedly carried his body on their shoulders from Bhadrachalam Government Hospital due to the unavailability of a hospital ambulance. Venkanna, a resident of Subhash Nagar, died while undergoing treatment for heatstroke and dehydration on Sunday night. Hospital Superintendent Dr Ramakrishna stated that the hospital ambulance was under repair and the family carried the body around 500 metres to a private ambulance. The incident has triggered outrage and criticism over emergency healthcare services and ambulance availability in government hospitals.
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