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flag A man died after being trapped in a hospital elevator in Kolkata on March 20, 2026, sparking accusations of negligence.

flag A man in his early 40s, Arup Bandopadhyay, died after being trapped for over an hour in an elevator at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital on March 20, 2026. flag He was attempting to reach the fifth-floor trauma care unit where his son was hospitalized when the lift malfunctioned, with no operator present. flag His family and protesters accused hospital staff of negligence, demanding accountability. flag Hospital officials acknowledged the incident and confirmed a post-mortem and investigation, but no cause of death was immediately disclosed. flag The event has intensified scrutiny of the state-run hospital, already under fire for past incidents including a 2024 doctor rape and murder case linked to financial misconduct.

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