**Patient Killed After Being Run Over by Civil Surgeon’s Car at Neemuch District Hospital**

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh): A tragic incident occurred at Neemuch District Hospital on Friday afternoon when a patient seeking treatment was fatally struck by a civil surgeon’s official vehicle.

The victim, identified as Raju (45) from Rampura, had visited the hospital to receive medical care. After being given his prescription, he reportedly felt dizzy and decided to lie down near the hospital gate. Moments later, he was hit by the civil surgeon Dr. Mahendra Patil’s car (vehicle number MP13 ZV 4590) inside the hospital premises.

According to reports, the vehicle was driven by the surgeon’s driver and allegedly went out of control. Despite receiving immediate medical attention at the hospital, Raju could not be saved.

The incident ignited chaos and outrage within the hospital. Bhim Army district president, along with the victim’s family, staged a protest on the hospital grounds, demanding strict action and the registration of an FIR. Protesters also voiced concerns over patient safety within the hospital campus.

Cantonment police station in-charge Pushpa Chauhan confirmed the accident, stating that the vehicle belonged to the Civil Surgeon and was being driven by his driver at the time of the incident. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem, and further investigations are currently underway.
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