Three-Year-Old Cancer Patient Dies After Formalin Injection at AIIMS Bhopal
A three-year-old blood cancer patient, Sarthak Yadav, died at AIIMS Bhopal after being mistakenly injected with formalin, a toxic chemical, instead of medicine. An internal inquiry found nursing staff negligent, with two nurses held responsible for the error. The incident occurred on December 17, 2025, when the child's IV line was blocked, and despite the father's warnings, the syringe marked 'F' was administered. Police have registered cases, and investigations are ongoing.