**Tragic Childbirth Deaths Prompt Police Action at Uttarakhand Hospital**
Two women tragically lost their lives during childbirth at Maa Ganga Maternity and Eye Care Hospital in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, leading to police intervention and the sealing of the facility. While the newborns survived, the deaths of the mothers sparked protests from their families, who accused hospital staff of negligence.
The incident occurred on Sunday night in the Bahadarabad area, prompting immediate police response to manage the situation. Following complaints from relatives, identified as Tinuu and Monty, authorities registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the hospital’s doctors and staff at the Bahadrabad police station. The bodies of the deceased women have been sent to the district hospital mortuary in Haridwar for legal procedures, and the hospital was sealed in the presence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). An investigation is currently underway.
In a related incident last month, three patients died in the ICU of Jalandhar Civil Hospital due to a temporary disruption in oxygen supply caused by a technical fault. The patients, who were on ventilators, were being treated for various conditions, including a snake bite, drug overdose, and tuberculosis. Hospital officials denied that the deaths were linked to the oxygen issue, stating that backup cylinders were deployed immediately. A nine-member committee has been established to investigate the incident, with potential action pending based on findings of negligence. Families of the deceased have alleged that the oxygen failure was the cause of the deaths, and the final cause remains under investigation.
**FAQ**
**What actions are being taken following the deaths at the hospital?**
The police have sealed the hospital and initiated an investigation based on complaints from the families of the deceased. A case has been registered against the hospital staff for negligence.
