A portion of the false ceiling collapsed at SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, injuring an elderly patient named Nimai Charan Das on the head. The patient, who was in the old medicine ward, received immediate medical attention and is reported to be in stable condition. His son blamed hospital authorities for the incident, questioning safety standards. Opposition BJD members visited the hospital, expressing concern and stressing the need for regular maintenance and safety measures in government hospitals.