Hospital booked for medical negligence after 55-year-old man dies after gallstone surgery in Kukatpally

A private hospital in Kukatpally has been booked following allegations of medical negligence in the death of a 55-year-old man following a gallstone operation.

The deceased, identified as Ummalla Mallayya, a resident of Ramayyapalli village in Peddapalli district, was admitted to Ananya Hospital in Kukatpally on May 26 for treatment of gallstones.

According to the police, Mallayya underwent surgery at the hospital but later developed severe abdominal pain. The family claimed that despite repeatedly informing doctors of his deteriorating condition, his complaints were ignored and the pain was dismissed as normal post-operative symptoms.

Mallayya continued to suffer pain before he died on Thursday morning.

Following the incident, his family filed a complaint with the Kukatpally police, alleging that medical negligence led to his death.

Police said a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

Published – 28 May 2026 20:28 IST