According to the complaint, the baby was given an excessive dose of liquid paracetamol to reduce a fever that developed after receiving a vaccination
Aluva: Police have registered a case against a doctor for allegedly administering an overdose of medication to a six-month-old baby at Aluva District Hospital.
The case has been registered against Dr Habna Rubshiq of Aluva District Hospital based on a complaint lodged by the infant's father. The incident reportedly took place on April 29.
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According to the complaint, the baby was given an excessive dose of liquid paracetamol to reduce a fever that developed after receiving a vaccination. The alleged error occurred while the medicine was being administered using a filler.
The overdose is said to have caused discomfort and other health complications. The infant was subsequently admitted to a private hospital, where the child underwent treatment for around five days.
The First Information Report (FIR) states that the family spent approximately ₹8,000 on the baby's treatment at the private hospital.
Aluva West Police have registered a case against the doctor under Section 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
Published: 12 Jul 2026, 09:05 pm IST
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