Patna: In a disturbing incident in Bihar’s Sheohar district, a 14-year-old girl died late Thursday night after reportedly collapsing due to a heart attack allegedly triggered by loud DJ music during a local wedding procession. The girl, identified as Pinki Kumari from Rasidpur village in Ward No. 5, was already suffering from a heart condition. Her family has accused doctors at the district hospital of negligence, claiming treatment was delayed despite the child’s critical condition.
The tragedy occurred around 11pm during a “matkor” ritual—part of pre-wedding celebrations in Bihar—held by the girl’s neighbour. A DJ cart accompanied a celebratory procession, and Pinki, who had stepped outside with her family to watch, reportedly collapsed due to the overwhelming sound. Her father, Pramod Shah, a cycle rickshaw puller, said she vomited and fainted on the spot.
“She was standing near the door to see the procession. The DJ was playing at a deafening volume. She suddenly collapsed and vomited. We rushed her to the hospital, but no doctor came in time. That’s why we lost her,” Shah said, holding back tears.
Once at Sheohar Sadar Hospital, the family alleged that it took nearly an hour for medical staff to begin treatment. By then, Pinki had stopped responding. Her uncle, Nandkishore Shah, accused duty doctor Ashish Kumar of negligence and demanded action against the hospital staff. “She kept gasping for breath. No one helped. The hospital must be held accountable,” he said.
The death sparked protests at the hospital, with angry family members and locals raising slogans and demanding immediate action against those responsible. Rajan Nandan Singh, Chairperson of the Nagar Parishad, visited the hospital and publicly criticised the authorities, pledging to file an official complaint with the district magistrate.
“This is clearly a case of medical negligence. We will demand a formal investigation and appropriate action against the doctors and staff,” Singh told reporters.
Doctor Ashish Kumar has denied the allegations, calling the claims “baseless.” “Yes, the girl had a heart condition and reportedly collapsed due to loud music. But the accusations of negligence are not true,” he said.
The police have taken the girl’s body into custody and sent it for a postmortem. “We are recording statements and waiting for the postmortem report. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings,” said SHO Randhir Kumar Singh.
Meanwhile, the family has lodged a formal complaint with the local police station and requested an examination of the hospital’s CCTV footage to support their claim of medical inaction.
Pinki’s mother, Nirmala Devi, still in shock, said, “I was cooking when she went out to watch the procession. The DJ was too loud. It scared her. Her heart gave out. And then, we lost her.”
The tragic case has raised concerns about noise regulations during public events, especially near residential areas and vulnerable individuals.
