State health dept issues notice to Sahyadri Hospital after couple dies post liver transplant

This is the second such notice that the hospital has received after the state health department sought an explanation on Sunday.

Additionally, the hospital has been asked to submit an opinion on whether any negligence occurred in relation to the deaths of both patients during the surgery.

The case concerns Bapu Komkar, 49, who underwent a liver transplant at the hospital on August 15, with his wife Kamini Komkar, 46, as the live donor. Bapu died on August 17, and Kamini on August 21. The relatives of the deceased have alleged medical negligence and demanded a probe.