HIV Horror in Jharkhand: 5 Thalassemia Kids Get Tainted Blood at Govt Hospital

This special report focuses on a shocking case of medical negligence in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where five children with thalassemia tested HIV positive after blood transfusions at a government hospital. The incident has led to a political firestorm, with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren ordering a high-level probe and suspending top medical officials. The BJP has slammed the state government's response, with a leader calling it an 'attempt at state-sponsored murder' and stating, 'Kisika jivan sankat mein daal do aur sirf suspend se kaam chal jaaye kya? '. The state has announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh for each family and will cover all treatment costs for the children. Initial investigations have already uncovered serious lapses at the Chaibasa Sadar Hospital's blood bank, including inadequate testing and unsafe storage, prompting a state-wide audit of all blood banks.