In a shocking incident in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, a man declared dead by doctors was found to be alive just moments before his cremation. The bizarre turn of events occurred when the man's body, lying on the funeral pyre, began showing signs of life, leaving everyone present stunned and sparking a wave of disbelief across the region.

The 47-year-old man, identified as Rohitash, was a resident of a local ashram in Bagad town. He was admitted to the B.D. Khetan Hospital, the district's largest government hospital, on Thursday afternoon after falling severely ill. At approximately 1 PM, doctors declared him dead, attributing the cause to possible lung failure, as per a postmortem report prepared by hospital staff.

After being pronounced dead, Rohitash’s body was sent to the hospital mortuary and kept in a deep freezer for two hours. Following legal procedures, including a police report and documentation, the body was handed over to the ashram's caretakers for cremation.

Miraculous Revival

At around 5 PM, as the body was placed on the funeral pyre at the Panch Dev Temple cremation ground, attendees noticed slight movements. Soon after, the man began breathing, causing panic among those present. An ambulance was immediately called, and Rohitash was rushed back to B.D. Khetan Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU.

Doctors reported that his condition was stable, though the sequence of events has raised serious questions about the initial medical assessment.

Administrative Response

The incident led to a significant administrative uproar. District Collector Ram Avtar Meena directed an immediate inquiry, demanding a detailed report from the Chief Medical Officer. A high-level investigation committee has been formed to determine: Whether Rohitash was prematurely declared dead due to medical negligence. If the postmortem was conducted or falsely reported as completed. How the body showed signs of life after being in a mortuary freezer for two hours.

Postmortem Controversy

The initial postmortem report, signed by a hospital medical jurist, stated that the cause of death was lung failure, possibly due to COPD or TB. However, questions have arisen:

• Did the doctors conduct a proper examination before declaring death?
• Was the postmortem report fabricated?

When asked for clarification, hospital authorities refrained from commenting.

Public and Government Reaction

The unusual occurrence has sparked widespread astonishment and concern in Jhunjhunu. The Rajasthan government has suspended three medical officers, including PMO Dr. Sandeep Pachar, for their alleged negligence. Additionally:

• District officials, including the Tehsildar and the Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department, visited the hospital to assess the situation.
• The health department has launched an in-depth probe into the incident.