Dead on paper, but breathing: The people who had to prove they were alive

Recent unsettling incidents across India demonstrate critical failures in accurately declaring individuals as deceased. A woman, presumed lost for seven years, resurfaced unexpectedly, shocking her relatives and officials. In yet another dramatic event, a deaf and mute man revived just before his cremation, prompting thorough investigations. These notable instances, alongside others where living patients were mistakenly reported dead, raise serious alarms regarding medical identification and verification processes.