CHANDIGARH — Following an exhaustive investigation spanning more than a year and a half, the Chandigarh Police have filed a formal chargesheet against Dr. Parminder Singh of Landmark Hospital, Sector 33, in connection with the death of an elderly patient, Amarjit Kaur, in April 2024.
The legal action follows a protracted battle between the victim’s family and the private healthcare facility, cantered on allegations of gross medical negligence and failure to adhere to standard medical protocols.
A Pattern of Alleged Negligence
According to the victim’s family, Amarjit Kaur underwent surgery for a femur fracture at Landmark Hospital on March 16, 2024. Complications reportedly arose just a week post-operation. Despite the patient exhibiting symptoms of critically low sodium levels, the family alleges that the hospital failed to provide necessary inpatient care.
Instead, the patient was reportedly discharged with only medication. Her condition deteriorated rapidly the following day, resulting in severe seizures. When she was eventually taken back to the hospital, her family claims she was redirected to a government facility rather than being stabilized.
The Missing Documentation
A critical turning point in the tragedy occurred at a government hospital, where doctors advised an MRI to treat the persistent seizures. However, the procedure could not be performed because hospital staff were unable to verify if the surgical implant used at Landmark Hospital was “MRI compatible.”
The family alleges that while Dr. Harsimran Singh of Landmark Hospital initially promised to provide the necessary certification for the implant, he failed to do so despite repeated requests. This delay in documentation allegedly contributed to the patient’s death on April 16, 2024.
Expert Committees Validate Negligence
The case gained momentum after an expert medical committee, led by the then-Director Principal of GMCH-32, Dr. Attri, investigated the incident and concluded that there was clear evidence of medical negligence.
While the police initially expressed concerns regarding the report’s findings, they sought a clarification from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI). On March 23, 2026, PGI affirmed the validity of the committee’s findings, confirming that the medical assessment of negligence was correct. Based on this validation, the Chandigarh Police proceeded with the chargesheet.
Family Vows Further Legal Action
Despite the filing of the chargesheet, the victim’s son, Sukhwinder Pal, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the police investigation. He alleges that law enforcement has deliberately excluded other key figures from the chargesheet, specifically doctors Harsimran Singh and Varun Kumar, as well as the hospital owner, SPS Chawla.
“The police have ignored reasonable evidence, including call recordings and other vital aspects of the case,” Pal stated. He has signalled his intent to challenge the chargesheet in court, seeking the inclusion of the other named individuals.
Responding to these concerns, DSP Harjit Kaur noted that she has not yet reviewed the specifics of the filed chargesheet. However, she emphasized that the legal process allows the complainant to file formal objections with the local police station chief if they believe the investigation remains incomplete.
As the case moves to the judicial phase, the outcome will likely hinge on the admissibility of the disputed medical records and the family’s efforts to expand the scope of the prosecution to include the hospital’s management and additional medical staff.
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