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Tensions escalated in Baruipur on Sunday following the death of 54-year-old Ramjan Mondal at a nursing home located near the Baruipur rail overbridge. Mondal, a resident of the South Chowhati area of Sonarpur, was admitted to the facility early in the morning due to severe vomiting and diarrhea. Family members stated that they notified the nursing home staff about Mondal's critical symptoms upon arrival, expecting prompt medical attention.
Sources close to the family reported that after admission, Mondal remained unattended for several hours. They alleged that no doctors or nurses checked on him during this period, which they believe contributed to his deteriorating condition. The nursing home later informed the family in the evening that Mondal had passed away. Family members expressed shock and disbelief at the news, questioning why he had not received the necessary care during his time at the facility.
Following Mondal's death, family members gathered outside the nursing home to voice their grievances. Eyewitness accounts detailed a significant protest, with relatives and local residents expressing their outrage over what they termed negligence by the nursing home staff. Demonstrators called for accountability and justice, with many demanding an explanation for the lack of medical care provided to Mondal. Reports indicate that the protest turned confrontational, leading to vandalism of the nursing home property as tensions intensified.
In response to the situation, the local police force was deployed to manage the growing crowd and restore order. Officers set up a perimeter around the nursing home and engaged with protesters to de-escalate the situation. Police officials confirmed that they were working to ensure the safety of both the protesters and the nursing home employees while assessing the need for further intervention. As of now, no nursing home representatives have commented publicly on the allegations of negligence or the details surrounding Mondal's treatment.