Pregnant Woman Dies During C-Section Surgery at Illegal Nursing Home in Bhadohi, Operators Flee

A pregnant woman died during a C-section at an illegal nursing home in Bhadohi. Police are searching for the operators who absconded after the incident. The newborn is stable, while other patients were relocated for safety.

Authorities are on the lookout for a man posing as a doctor and his wife, who directed an unlicensed nursing home, after a pregnant woman died during a cesarean section. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and the couple has since disappeared. Vidyavati Devi, aged 28 from Mirzapur district, was admitted to Gupta Nursing Home in Trilokpur, Aurai area, where she underwent surgery.

Following the tragic event, the newborn remains in stable condition. However, the operators of the nursing home, Neeraj Gupta and his wife, have fled. The victim's family expressed their outrage after her death. District Magistrate Shailesh Kumar dispatched the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and a police team to calm the situation at the scene.

Illegal Operations Uncovered

Chief Medical Officer Santosh Kumar Chak revealed that six female patients were transferred from the nursing home to a trauma center in Aurai for childbirth. Additionally, over ten women were removed by their families upon hearing about the incident. The nursing home was operating without proper qualifications or registration.

The facility has been sealed off, and legal action is being pursued against its operators. The CMO confirmed that no valid medical degrees or registrations were found for the nursing home in official records.

Community Reaction

The community's response was swift as news of the incident spread. Families quickly removed their loved ones from the facility to ensure their safety. The police continue to search for Neeraj Gupta and his wife as part of their investigation into this unlawful operation.

The case highlights significant concerns about unlicensed medical practices in the region. Authorities are urging residents to verify credentials before seeking medical care to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

With inputs from PTI