Bihar couple begs for money to arrange Rs 50k ‘bribe’ to get son’s body from hospital

A Bihar couple was seen begging for money to arrange for a Rs 50k ‘bribe’ to get their son’s body from a government hospital.

A video of a Bihar couple begging for money to pay a Rs 50,000 bribe to a government hospital to get their son’s body released went viral recently. An employee of the post-mortem department of the government hospital had allegedly asked for Rs 50,000 to release the youth’s body.

Samastipur civil surgeon Dr SK Chaudhary said, “The staffer may ask for money, but he cannot demand Rs 50,000.” However, the hospital worker has denied asking for money.

“There has been a history of asking for money in the past too. Strict action will be taken against the accused. We have formed a team to investigate the matter,” he said.

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Shortly after the video went viral, the Samastipur Sadar Hospital administration sent the body along with a watchman to the family's house.

Political strategist, Prashant Kishore, shared the video on Twitter and wrote, “Shame on humanity, yet #NitishKumar ji The claim of good governance remains intact!!”