Agartala, March 21, 2024 — The untimely demise of Tapas Ranjan Pal, a 20-year-old resident of Teliamura Shanti Nagar, has sent shockwaves through the community. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised questions and drawn attention to the operations of rehabilitation centers.
Tapas had been admitted to the Sunrise Rehab Center in the Madhy Dukli area several months ago. His family bore the financial burden, paying Rs 10,000 per month along with the cost of medications for his treatment. The decision to seek professional help stemmed from Tapas’s history of violent behavior towards family members and his persistent demands for money to purchase mobile phones and other items.
On Thursday morning, the family received a distressing call from the rehab center, notifying them that Tapas was unwell and had been transferred to the hospital. Rushing to his side, they found him in critical condition. Despite efforts to secure an ICU bed, Tapas tragically succumbed shortly thereafter.
The attending doctors attributed his death to pneumonia, but the family remains skeptical. They insist that only a post-mortem examination can reveal the true cause. Meanwhile, the rehab center staff disclosed that Tapas had experienced breathing difficulties and sought medical attention on Wednesday night. Shockingly, the center had initially declined to admit him to the hospital, leading to his eventual transfer to GB Hospital on Thursday morning.
The grieving family contends that timely information about Tapas’s deteriorating health could have made a difference. However, allegations persist that authorities are turning a blind eye to the practices within such centers.
As these rehabilitation facilities continue to proliferate across Agartala and neighboring districts, questions remain about the well-being of vulnerable individuals seeking help within their walls.
