What is the reality of the videos and photos of rotting dead bodies lying on the roof of Nishtar Hospital?


After the photos of dead bodies on the roof of the well-known Nishtar Hospital in Multan, Punjab province in Pakistan came to light, the initial investigation of the Punjab government has stated that these were the bodies of unknown persons, which the local police used for the educational purposes of medical students. She was handed over to Nishtar Medical University. It should be noted that such disturbing videos and pictures came to light on social media last evening, in which many dead bodies can be seen in a very bad condition. After these pictures and videos came out, questions arose on social media that whose bodies are these and why they are lying helpless?

The debate sparked speculation as well as rumours, after which the Punjab government announced an inquiry last night and ordered the medical superintendent of Nishtar Hospital to submit an explanation within three days. In a letter written by the Punjab government to the medical superintendent of Nishtar Hospital, it was said that 'there has been a wave of concern among the public after reports of rotting bodies on the roof of Nishtar Hospital have come to light and the authorities have taken notice of the matter. The inquiry has been decided.'

'These bodies were for educational purposes' Before the completion of this inquiry, the initial stand given by Nishtar Medical College was presented on social media by the son of Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi and former federal minister Monis Elahi on Friday morning. According to Munis Elahi, the head of the anatomy department of Nishtar Medical University explained in his reply that 'these bodies were of unknown persons who were handed over by the police to Nishtar Medical University for the purpose of conducting an autopsy.'

It should be noted that anatomy is the subject of knowledge about body parts which is taught to MBBS students during the first two years of medical colleges while post-mortem is the process of determining the causes of death. The body of the deceased is examined and samples are taken from the body to be tested. According to this explanation, "After the police handed over these bodies, it was said that if required, they can be used for the educational purposes of MBBS students."It should be noted that anatomy is the subject of knowledge about body parts which is taught to MBBS students during the first two years of medical colleges while post-mortem is the process of determining the causes of death. The body of the deceased is examined and samples are taken from the body to be tested. According to this explanation, "After the police handed over these bodies, it was said that if required, they can be used for the educational purposes of MBBS students."

However, in this explanation, the hospital claimed that 'the bodies were decomposing and smelled so bad that they could not be kept in a freezer and were in such a condition that they should not be considered educational. It was not possible to use it for the purposes either.' Nishtar Hospital , image source NISHTAR HOSPITAL According to the Head of Anatomy Department of Nishtar Medical University, 'After the decomposition process of these corpses is completed, the bones are separated from their bodies, which are used for educational purposes and the corpses are buried. . Therefore, there is no case of desecration of dead bodies.

BBC contacted Professor Maryam Ashraf, Head of Anatomy Department of Nishtar Hospital Medical College, and she said that she is going to hold a press conference on this issue in which all the details will be given.