UP Doctor Surrenders After Two Engineer Deaths in Hair Transplant

Dr. Anushka Tiwari surrendered to a Kanpur court after being accused of medical negligence linked to the deaths of two engineers, Vinit Kumar Dubey and Pramod Katiyar, who died within 48 hours following hair transplant surgeries at her clinic. The victims' families alleged that Dr. Tiwari performed surgeries beyond her qualifications, with Dubey's wife reporting that the procedure was done without proper pre-operative tests and that the doctor admitted to performing the surgery herself. Initial police inaction led the family to seek intervention from the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell, prompting a formal investigation and a police case registered at Kakadev police station. Dr. Tiwari had been absconding since March but was traced and surrendered after a multi-state search operation; she has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody, nullifying her anticipatory bail plea. The case has drawn administrative scrutiny, with investigations ongoing and evidence being collected, while Dr. Tiwari's husband is also under investigation. Authorities have confirmed serious allegations against Dr. Tiwari for conducting unauthorized surgeries, and the case highlights concerns about medical malpractice and regulatory oversight in private clinics.