A Muslim man from Charkuppa village in Bihar’s Aurangabad district has died during treatment in Patna after he was allegedly assaulted at a hospital in Rafiganj, where he had gone to donate blood to a Dalit woman.
The deceased, identified as Sikandar Khan, was reportedly beaten following an argument with the hospital management over the woman’s treatment. He was allegedly locked inside a room and assaulted, leaving him critically injured.
According to a statement shared by a local social media journalist, Seemab of Hindustan TV, Khan had gone to the hospital to donate blood to an acquaintance. An argument reportedly broke out during the visit, after which hospital owner Dr Ranjeet Yadav allegedly assaulted him.
Seemab alleged that Khan was beaten with sticks and iron rods inside a locked room. He further claimed that hospital staff were involved in the incident and that police personnel were present nearby while the assault took place.
Khan was taken for treatment but later died in Patna. The circumstances surrounding the assault and the exact sequence of events have not been independently established.
Journalist alleges political links, seeks action
In a video statement, Seemab described Khan as a man who regularly helped others and said his death had triggered anger in the area.
He also questioned RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his alleged association with Dr Ranjeet Yadav, claiming that photographs of the doctor attending the politician’s programmes and receiving recognition from him were available on social media.
Seemab urged Tejashwi Yadav, as Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, to visit Khan’s family, seek an explanation from the accused and demand strict action. He also questioned the police response and alleged that the accused was being treated favourably at the police station.
Separately, a statement expressing grief over Khan’s death said he had gone to donate blood to a sick woman from a Dalit family as an act of humanity. It called for an impartial investigation and strict legal action against everyone found responsible.
No official police statement, details of arrests or response from the hospital management were provided in the material available.
