Weed Burning at Hospital Causes Smoke Trouble for Patients

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Weed burning near Sadar Hospital in Siwan caused smoke problems. Staff burned weeds at four spots outside the District Vector-Borne Disease Office, located near the Red Cross building. The smoke spread to the hospital campus, troubling patients and passersby. Civil Surgeon Dr. Srinivas Prasad said the incident would be investigated. Hospital cleaning should involve proper waste disposal, not burning. The careless action created difficulties for people seeking treatment at the hospital. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 04:41 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Weed burning near Sadar Hospital in Siwan caused smoke problems on 27 Sep 2023
• Staff burned weeds at four spots outside the District Vector-Borne Disease Office, located near the Red Cross building
• The smoke spread to the hospital campus, troubling patients and passersby