KOZHIKODE: A doctor, who performed the surgery on the right leg of a 60-year-old woman identified as Sajna of Kakkodi in the district, instead of her left leg, came forward confessing of the error. Dr Bahirshan, who performed the surgery, during a meeting with the management of the National Hospital said that it was a mistake from his side.

While talking to the management, he said that he made arrangements to perform the surgery on her left leg, but conducted on the right leg. Dr Bahirshan is the head of the ortho department in the hospital. ‘I actually made all the preparations for her left leg. Everything you say is right. I don’t have anything else to say,' the doctor said.

The video footages including what the doctor said has been handed over to the police. The Nadakkavu police registered a case against the doctor for his negligence. Soon after the complaint was lodged, Sajna was admitted to the medical college for further treatment after a forcible discharge. The examination conducted here revealed that the surgery was required for her left leg. DMO's investigation into the incident is ongoing. The investigation is on the instructions of the health minister.