Imphal, Aug. 20 -- A 52-year-old woman undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur's Imphal died shortly after receiving pre-operative medication on Tuesday, sparking allegations of medical negligence and violent protests within the hospital premises.

The deceased, Hijam Ibemcha, a resident of Awang Sekmai Laipat Leikai in Imphal West district, was admitted to the RIMS Orthopaedic ward on August 13 after slipping in her courtyard and fracturing her right leg.

She was taken to the operating theatre around 9:30 am on Tuesday. Soon after, her family was informed that she had lost consciousness and was shifted to the ICU, where she later passed away.

Following her death, family members and local res...