Over 300 nursing students protest after Seethalakshmi dies during surgery at Tiruchi government hospital
A road blockade began at 9 a.m. outside the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital entrance in Tiruchi after nursing student Seethalakshmi died during surgery, The Hindu reported. [1]
More than 300 nursing students gathered in front of the hospital entrance and blocked the road as they protested her death and alleged medical negligence by the authorities. [1]
S. Ramesh, the Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, met with the protesters along with District Collector V. Saravanan and senior officials, and the group held talks with the students. [1] Ramesh was on his first visit to the city after assuming charge as Minister, the report said. [1]
The protest and the official talks unfolded on May 23, 2026, the same day Seethalakshmi died during surgery at the government hospital. [1]
Published May 23, 2026
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