A tragic incident has come to light from the Maternal and Child Health unit of the district hospital in Bundi, Rajasthan, where a woman died during treatment following a C-section delivery. This marks the second maternal death at the same facility within a single month, triggering intense outrage among the patient's family members. Relatives have levied severe allegations of medical negligence against the attending doctor and hospital management.
Complications After Surgery and Emergency Transfer
According to information shared by the aggrieved family, Sonia, a resident of Gaendoli village, was staying at her parental home when she experienced labor pains. Her family immediately brought her to the Maternal and Child Health hospital in Bundi for medical care. Doctors at the facility decided to perform a C-section operation, after which Sonia safely gave birth to a healthy baby girl. However, her physical condition began deteriorating rapidly shortly after the procedure.
Family members alleged that excessive bleeding continued from the surgical stitches post delivery. Due to a lack of timely attention and medical care from the on-duty medical staff, her blood pressure dropped dangerously low, leaving her in a critical state. Realizing the severity of the situation, hospital authorities hurriedly referred her to Kota Medical College. Unfortunately, despite being transferred, Sonia succumbed during treatment at the medical college.
Police Complaint Filed Against On-Duty Medical Staff
In response to the tragedy, the deceased woman's husband, Raju, along with other family members, submitted a formal written complaint at the Kotwali police station. The complaint specifically names the duty doctor, Dr. Mobean Akhtar, and another healthcare worker, accusing them of gross negligence. Raju stated that doctors at Kota Medical College informed the family that Sonia could have survived if prompt and proper care had been provided at the Bundi hospital when the complications first arose.
According to the relatives, the surgical complications caused fluid accumulation in her lungs, internal bleeding due to a cut in her uterus, and eventual kidney failure. Acting on the written report, the police have formally registered the case and initiated a thorough investigation into the matter.
Special Probe Committee Formed by Hospital Administration
The occurrence of two maternal fatalities within thirty days has raised serious questions regarding the operational standards and medical facilities at the Bundi district hospital. Following widespread public criticism and protests by the deceased woman's relatives, the Principal Medical Officer announced the formation of a special committee to conduct an impartial investigation. Departmental inquiries are currently underway to assess the conduct of the duty doctor and staff members involved, with administrative assurances of strict action if negligence is proven.
