Family seeks justice; hospital forms committee to ascertain facts
Srinagar: A newborn baby has died at District Hospital (DH) Ganderbal due to alleged medical negligence, with the family demanding a thorough and transparent probe into the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
According to the family from Gutlibagh, the expectant mother had been admitted to the hospital two days before the incident after her pregnancy had exceeded the due date. The family alleged that doctors had initially planned a surgical procedure for April 20, but continued to assure them that both mother and baby were stable.
“We repeatedly requested the doctors to refer her to SKIMS Soura if the case was complicated, but they kept insisting everything was normal,” a family member said. “Even minutes before the surgery, we were told the baby was fine. Suddenly, they took her in for the operation, and after the procedure, the baby was declared dead.”
“This was a moment we had long awaited, but it turned into a nightmare,” the grieving relatives said, alleging that timely referral or better medical care could have saved the newborn.
The family has called for strict action against those responsible and urged higher authorities to intervene to ensure accountability.
Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Ganderbal, Dr Farhat Shafiq termed the incident “unfortunate”. He said an internal audit committee has been constituted as per standard protocol to ascertain the facts.
“Regarding yesterday’s unfortunate incident, we have formed an internal audit committee. The team has been directed to submit its report within a day or two, and further action will be taken based on its findings,” the Medical Superintendent said
