12 elderly tribals suffer vision impairment after cataract surgery in Chhattisgarh

■ Congress termed it Ankhphodwa scandal part-2 ■ Doctor, staff nurse, eye assistant officer suspended

In an upsetting incident that occurred in Chhattisgarh, 12 elderly tribal patients have lost their eyesight due to carelessness and negligence during cataract surgeries conducted at the government-run Dantewada District Hospital.

On October 22, around 20 patients underwent cataract surgeries. Shortly after the surgeries were executed, many of them reported symptoms of infection in their eyes, including itching, pain, and significant loss of vision. Subsequently, most of the patients experienced severe infections that may lead to complete vision impairment.

The Congress party has condemned the incident, labeling it as "Ankhphodwa Scandal Part 2," referring to a similar case in 2011 when over 40 people lost their eyesight due to improper treatment under the rule of Dr. Raman Singh administration.