Sikkim: Dr Sanjay Upreti, who was stabbed at STNM hospital, dies

GANGTOK: Cardiologist Dr Sanjay Upreti, who was stabbed on December 14, has died at the age of 45. He breathed his last at 3 am on Friday at Siliguri’s Neotia Hospital.

The ‘hero’ doctor was stabbed by one Thinlay Bhutia while attempting to save attendant staff Kala Chettri at the STNM Hospital.Dr. Upreti was stabbed near his groin during the incident, which eventually led to his left leg getting amputated.

While he was initially under treatment at the STNM Hospital, Dr Upreti and staff Kala Chettri were airlifted to Siliguri for better treatment following intervention from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay on December 15.