Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 25-year-old woman and her newborn died during childbirth at Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa on Thursday.
The family has alleged negligence by the hospital staff and demanded action against the duty doctor.
In the video, she can be seen moving away from the hospital staff and calling out to her family members for help. Her family members are seen trying to console her. Kalpana is also heard saying that if such treatment continued, the staff would “kill” her.
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The deceased, identified as Kalpana Mishra, was admitted to the hospital for her first delivery. A video recorded shortly before her death has surfaced, showing Kalpana in panic and appearing distressed inside the hospital.
According to the family, Kalpana died a few hours after the video was recorded while giving birth. The newborn also died.
Kalpana was her father's only daughter. Her family said her father had sold land worth around Rs 15 lakh for her marriage.
Staff Suspended
Following the incident, nursing staff Sadhna Verma and Seema Mujalde were suspended for alleged negligence in treatment. However, the family has also demanded the suspension of duty doctor Sonal Agrawal.
Hospital superintendent Dr Rahul Mishra said that Kalpana's treatment was carried out as per medical protocol and that there was no negligence on the part of the doctors.
The incident has also drawn attention as Rewa is the political stronghold of Madhya Pradesh Health Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, with the case raising fresh questions over healthcare facilities and treatment at government hospitals in the state.
The family is now demanding a detailed investigation and action against those responsible for Kalpana and her newborn's deaths.
