With the surfacing of eight more cases, the total number of people who lost their eyesight due to alleged botched cataract operation has shot up to 11 as police today registered a case against the NGO which organised the ill-fated camp.
On Sunday, the figure was reported to be three. City Magistrate Hem Singh said that a case has been registered against the NGO.
“Criminal proceeding against the NGO has been started as FIR has been registered,” City Magistrate Hem Singh said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Priti Priyadarshini said that the members of the NGO– Bankey Behari Seva Sansthan Chandra Puri, Dhauli Piau– are absconding.
“The investigation has started though members of the NGO have fled. Name of other persons who have lost their eyes will be included during investigation. Every effort will be made to nab the culprits as early as possible,” Priyadarshini said.
A three-member medical board consisting additional CMOs Dr Rajesh singh and Dr. Sajjan Kumar and eye surgeon Dr. Sanjiv Gupta has been formed for the treatment of the patients who have lost their eye sight.
So far 11 persons have been found who lost their eye sight owing to improper operation in the camp.
“Besides me, four doctors are also in the committee. So far 11 persons have been found who have lost their eyesight. Of the 11 sufferers four are from Agra and rest are from Mathura,” the City Magistrate said.
Chief Medical Officer Dr BS Yadav sought action against those responsible.
“As a doctor I will be happy if the negligence and carelessness committed by those who operated is punished and such persons are sent behind bars. I am sure that they would get punishment as FIR has been filed,” the CMO said.
“Meanwhile, expert eye surgeon is being consulted for partial recovery of the eye sight of the sufferers,” Yadav said.
–PTI