UP Woman’s Body Found Eaten by Insects in Mortuary, Prompting Action Against Hospital Staff

Jhansi | December 1, 2025 A disturbing incident at a government medical college in Jhansi has raised serious questions about mortuary management and staff negligence. The family of a 26-year-old woman, Kranti Devi, alleged that her body was found partially eaten by insects inside the mortuary, leading to immediate action against three employees and an ongoing investigation. Kranti Devi, a resident of Sarvo village in the Gurusarai area, had reportedly consumed poison on November 28 after an argument with her husband. She was taken to the medical college for treatment but died during care. Her body was then placed in the hospital’s mortuary. According to the family, Kranti’s brother, Saksham Patel, had paid the facility to keep the body in the mortuary freezer. When he returned the next day to collect the body, he was shocked to find that insects had gnawed at her eye and ear. He immediately alerted hospital authorities. Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Sachin Mahour visited the mortuary to examine the situation and confirmed the presence of bite marks around the woman’s eyes and ears. He assured the family that a full investigation would be carried out and that such negligence would not be tolerated. Following the initial inquiry, one mortuary worker was terminated, another suspended, and a third issued a show-cause notice. Officials said directions have been given to ensure better hygiene, maintenance and sensitivity in handling bodies stored in the mortuary. The probe is still underway. Meanwhile, in another case from Uttar Pradesh, a 25-year-old woman named Sapna was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her home in Amethi. Police sent her body for post-mortem, and the cause of death will be determined after the autopsy report. Authorities say both incidents highlight the need for better oversight in medical facilities and increased accountability among staff responsible for patient and post-mortem care. UP Woman’s Body Found Eaten by Insects in Mortuary, Prompting Action Against Hospital Staff A shocking case from Jhansi has raised serious concerns about hospital responsibility and the treatment of bodies kept in government mortuaries. A 26-year-old woman, Kranti Devi from Sarvo village, died after allegedly consuming poison following an argument with her husband. Her family paid the medical college to store her body in the mortuary freezer, expecting it to be kept safely. But when her brother returned the next day to collect the body, he discovered that insects had eaten parts of her eye and ear. He immediately informed the hospital authorities, leading to widespread outrage and a rapid inquiry. The Chief Medical Superintendent inspected the mortuary and confirmed bite marks. He assured the family that negligence would not be ignored. As a result, one mortuary worker has been removed, another suspended, and a third issued a notice. Officials say the investigation is ongoing and that strict instructions have been given to improve hygiene, maintenance, and responsibility in the mortuary. In a separate incident from Amethi, a 25-year-old woman named Sapna was found dead under unclear circumstances, and her body has been sent for post-mortem. Both cases underline the urgent need for accountability and better handling within medical facilities.