Almora
12-year-old referred from Almora after rare blood shortage, undergoes surgery in Haldwani without it
A 12-year-old girl from Bagwalipokhar was taken from Ranikhet to Almora Medical College before being referred to Haldwani. Her family alleges doctors cited the need for AB-negative blood, while the private hospital later operated without a transfusion. Red Cross officials have demanded action and warned of a protest.