Mumbai: Family Alleges Treatment Delay After 54-Year-Old Dies At HBT Trauma Hospital In Jogeshwari
Mumbai, October 24, 2026: A 54-year-old man died after being brought to the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) Trauma Hospital in Jogeshwari following a road accident, with his family alleging that a delay in treatment cost him his life. The incident is the second death in 15 days to raise concerns over patient care at the civic-run hospital. The deceased, Farid Ahmed Sheikh, a native of…
Mumbai, October 24, 2026 - A 54-year-old man passed away at the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) Trauma Hospital in Jogeshwari after sustaining injuries in a road accident, according to his family who claim treatment delays led to his demise. This marks the second death in 15 days to raise alarms about patient care at the public hospital.
Farid Ahmed Sheikh, a driver from Azamgarh, was rushed to the trauma center following the accident on Mahakali Road. His associate, Munna Sheikh, stated that Farid suffered a femur fracture and underwent multiple ward transfers and a delayed X-ray. The family alleges that hours passed before treatment began, but hospital officials deny negligence, claiming doctors follow strict protocols to immediately treat emergency patients, including accident victims.
An impartial investigation is required to ascertain the truth behind Farid's death and whether any delay in medical care contributed to his passing.
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