Private hospital in Greater Noida ‘operates’ on wrong eye of 7-year-old boy

A follow-up at another facility claims "no evidence" of surgery on either eye

Greater Noida hospital wrong eye surgery,

The child was allegedly operated on November 11. (Representational Image)

A private hospital in Greater Noida has been accused of allegedly operating on the wrong eye of a seven-year-old boy. While the hospital charged Rs 45,000 for the alleged procedure, said police Thursday, a follow-up at another facility claimed no evidence of surgery on either eye.

However, a hospital representative attributed the incident to a nurse’s error, claiming the wrong eye was bandaged by mistake and there was no fraud.

Bisrakh resident Nitin Bhati took his son to the hospital after the seven-year-old’s left eye was watering persistently for over a week. The hospital suggested a surgery to remove a foreign object from the eye. “The doctor told me that they suspected there was some plastic inside his eyes and suggested a surgery to correct it,” Bhati said.

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The child was allegedly operated on November 11. “They took him to the operation theatre around 9:30 am but within two minutes came back and told me that the operation was successful and also showed me an image of the plastic that was taken out from my son’s eye,” Bhati alleged.

He was told that his son was doing fine and could be taken home. “When I took him home, my mother pointed out that my son had a complaint in his left eye, while the bandage was on his right. I ran back to the hospital with my son but could not find the doctor. I then took him to another hospital,” Bhati told The Indian Express. During a follow-up at the second facility, a doctor found no evidence of surgery on either eye, the father claimed.

Distressed, the family attempted to file a police complaint, but the matter was referred to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for investigation. “A private hospital has been accused of charging Rs 45,000 fraudulently from a family. However, the matter has been forwarded to the CMO for investigation”, said Vidyut Goyal, SHO, Beta 2.

Meanwhile, CMO Sunil Kumar Sharma said the matter has not been reported to his office yet. “As we get the complaint from police in the incident, the case will be investigated. I have no information on the matter,” he said.

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Bhati claimed that on November 12, he went to confront the doctor who allegedly operated on the child. But the doctor tried to tear the prescription and thrashed him, Bhati alleged, adding, “We just want accountability. The hospital should be held responsible, and we demand a full refund”.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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