AIIMS Delhi Constitutes Committee To Review The Clinical Course, Circumstances Surrounding 15-Year-Old Girl's Death
New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has ordered a detailed inquiry following death of patient Tanvi,15, who was under treatment in the hospital for complex congenital heart condition. In view of the concerns and issues highlighted in the media reports, the Director, AIIMS, New Delhi has constituted a committee to examine the matter in detail, review the sequence…
New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has formed a committee to investigate the circumstances of 15-year-old Tanvi's death after she suffered complex congenital heart disease. The committee will examine Tanvi's clinical course and the timeline of events surrounding her passing. Tanvi was first diagnosed with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) with Pulmonary Atresia in October 2012, and underwent multiple surgeries and evaluations over the years.
Despite efforts for corrective surgery, the treating team deemed it infeasible in 2017. In August 2026, her condition worsened and she was admitted to AIIMS. On September 1, 2026, she experienced sudden fatigue, severe cyanosis, and cardiac arrest, despite prompt resuscitation efforts. An autopsy is underway and its findings will be considered alongside the clinical records and expert opinions before the committee presents its conclusions.
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