Two doctors arrested following death of a boy during circumcisionDHAKA, Feb 21, 2024 (BSS) - Ahnaf Tahmin Ayham, a class-four student of Motijheel Ideal School and College, died last night after he was allegedly administered general anesthesia during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in the city's Malibagh area. Police arrested two doctors of JS Hospital and Medical Checkup Centre (JSHMCC), following the death of Ahnaf, a 10-year-old boy after his father Fakhrul Islam filed a case accusing three doctors and five other unnamed persons for the incident. The family alleged that the boy died during circumcision, officer-in-charge of Hatirjheel Police Station Awlad Hussain said, adding that the arrestees were being interrogated. According to Ahnaf's parents, doctors took the boy to the operation theatre around 8:00pm. After he was given general anesthesia, the boy didn't regain consciousness.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 21, 2024 18:16 UTC