In response to the event, Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari commented on the situation, stating that the hospital or doctors are not at fault if a jackal enters the premises. He drew parallels, mentioning that snakes and other wildlife are common in rural hospital settings and are beyond the control of medical staff. The minister questioned accountability, asking, ‘If a tiger enters the hospital, is it my fault? Is it the government’s fault if a tiger enters the city?’ He assured that the state government is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure and will soon provide Dhanbad with an advanced medical college hospital. While SNMMCH’s current security and operational standards are under scrutiny, the minister has directed officials to implement prompt solutions. Efforts are underway to enhance medical services statewide, with the minister actively conducting inspections and overseeing improvement initiatives. The construction of a new medical college and super-specialty hospital in Dhanbad is also in progress, promising enhanced healthcare and safety for residents in the future. Hospital administration has been instructed to prevent such occurrences and maintain strict vigilance on sanitation and security protocols.

Responding to the situation, Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari stated, “If a jackal enters the city, is it the hospital’s or the doctor’s fault?” He drew parallels to common occurrences in rural hospitals, such as snakes appearing, emphasizing that some events are beyond medical professionals’ control. The minister questioned accountability by asking, “If a tiger enters the hospital, is it my responsibility? If a tiger enters the city, is it the government’s fault?” He also noted that snakes appearing in hospitals are not necessarily the doctor’s fault.

The minister assured that the state government is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure and will soon provide Dhanbad with a state-of-the-art medical college hospital. While current security and management at SNMMCH are under scrutiny, he has directed officials to implement immediate solutions. Efforts are ongoing to enhance medical services across the state through regular inspections and reform initiatives. The construction process for a new medical college and super-specialty hospital in Dhanbad has commenced, offering hope for improved patient care and safety in the future. Hospital administration has been instructed to prevent similar incidents and maintain high standards of security and sanitation.