Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A detailed complaint alleging medical negligence under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Dr. Pratima Duggal, following the death of Amrita Bedi, a 42-year-old woman originally linked to Calgary, Canada, after a dental implant procedure in May 2026. The complainant, the mother of the deceased, has sought registration of an FIR, preservation of all medical records, CCTV footage, and a forensic investigation.
According to the complaint, Amrita Bedi travelled from Calgary to India with her family after treatment discussions that began in January 2026 through remote consultations. The family alleges that medical images and X-rays were shared digitally for evaluation and treatment planning, following which the procedure was scheduled in India.
The treatment was carried out following consultations at Dr. Duggal Dental, and the dental implant procedure was conducted at Alpha Chandigarh Multispecialty Hospital. The complaint states that an advance payment of Rs 59,000 was made towards the treatment.
It is alleged that during the procedure on 14 May 2026, the patient developed sudden medical complications and was later shifted in a critical condition to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, where she was declared dead after emergency evaluation.
The family has alleged delay in emergency response, lack of proper anesthetic supervision, and inadequate coordination during transfer. It is also alleged that hospital staff failed to provide proper medical handover to emergency doctors at PGIMER.
The complaint has sought seizure of CCTV footage, medical records, anesthesia logs, ambulance documents, and digital communications, along with a post-mortem by a medical board and forensic analysis at CFSL Chandigarh. At this stage, the matter remains under investigation. Police have not issued any confirmed public findings, and no court has established liability against Dr. Pratima Duggal or the concerned medical institutions.
