The heartbreaking case unfolded when the young girl was discovered injured near her home in Muzaffarpur, having been violently attacked on May 26. After initial treatment at a local hospital, she was transferred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for more specialized care. However, her family claims that she was left waiting in an ambulance for four hours before being admitted, as hospital staff shuffled them between departments. PMCH officials have refuted these claims, stating that the girl was admitted as per standard procedures after necessary assessments.
The girl's death has sparked widespread anger, particularly among opposition leaders who blame the Bihar government for systemic failures in handling such critical cases. Many have rallied for justice and demanded better protection and care for rape victims, particularly from marginalized communities like the Dalits.
In the wake of this tragedy, human rights organizations have called for an investigation into the hospital's treatment of the young victim, while broader discussions about healthcare infrastructure in Bihar have emerged. The death of this child has not only highlighted challenges within medical facilities but has also mobilized citizens to demand more from their leaders ahead of impending elections.
