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Real-Life 'Munna Bhai' Seen Stitching Patient At Bihar Government Hospital
A security guard at Bagaha Sub-divisional Hospital in Bihar was seen stitching a patient in the minor operation theatre, underscoring staff shortages at the facility. The incident was captured on video and drew attention to patient safety and healthcare infrastructure.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights concerns about trained medical staffing levels in government hospitals in Bihar and potential risks to patient safety.
Timeline
3 Events
Hospital clarifies staff shortages and supervision of the procedure
April 21, 2026
Deputy Superintendent Dr Ashok Kumar Tiwari said the hospital has long-standing shortages for operation theatre assistants and dressers, forcing it to run with limited manpower and GNMs. He noted that on the day, around half a dozen seriously injured patients arrived, and one case was treated with the guard under a doctor's supervision.
Injured patients claim guard stitched their wounds; doctors present but shortage forced action
April 21, 2026
Two injured patients, Wasim Akhtar and Surendra Pasi, said a security guard stitched their wounds. They claimed doctors were present, but a shortage of staff led to the guard performing the procedure, describing it as gross negligence.
Video shows security guard stitching wounds in Bagaha hospital's minor OT
April 21, 2026
A viral video from Bagaha Sub-divisional Hospital shows a security guard stitching the wounds of an injured patient inside the hospital's minor operation theatre. Entry to the OT is typically restricted to trained doctors and nursing staff, but the guard performed the stitching reportedly under a doctor's supervision due to staff shortages.