Death of Raifa: Father sues 4 Max doctors

Police finally recorded the case filed by the father of Rafida Khan Raifa, who died at Max Hospital in Chittagong due to doctors' negligence during her treatment.

Raifa's father Rubel Khan, a senior reporter of Bangla daily Samakal, filed the complaint with Chawakbazar Police Station on Wednesday, accusing four doctors.

Police took two days to record the case as they needed to take permission from the higher authorities, said a police official, but did not explain why they needed the permission for filing a case. 

The accused are hospital director Liakot Ali, child specialist Bidhan Roy Chowdhury, medical officer Debasis Sengupta, and Shuvro Deb.

Abul Kalam Azad, officer-in-charge of the police station, said they would open an investigation into the case.

Raifa, 3, died on June 29 at Max Hospital after she was admitted there with pain in her throat.

A government investigation led by the Chittagong civil surgeon found negligence of doctors in treating her.

The committee also recommended punitive actions against three Max hospital doctors -- Liakot Ali, Debasis Sengupta and Shuvro Deb.

A week after Raifa's death, Rab raided the hospital and fined it for various irregularities. In response, owners of private clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres enforced a 20-hour strike in Chittagong.