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Separation of baby's head during delivery: NHRC notice to Rajasthan Govt.

Rohit Shishodia
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Rajasthan government over a doctor allegedly pulling the baby’s legs with excessive force during delivery and leaving his head inside the uterus of the mother in government hospital, Ramgarh, district Jaisalmer.

It is learnt that the doctor and nurses tried to hide their mistake and referred the patient to another hospital. This incident was widely published in the local media in Rajasthan.

The NHRC said that it was revealed later at Jaisalmer Hospital that the head of the baby was still inside the mother’s womb, which was taken out by the doctors.

However, when the news regarding this tragic and bizarre incident went viral, the State Medical and Health department put the doctor concerned on ‘Awaiting Posting Order’ (APO) and placed two nurses under suspension for their negligence.

Reportedly, an FIR has been lodged by the family against the hospital staff for killing the newly born baby. The doctor concerned has been reported claiming that when the woman was brought to the hospital, the baby had already died and his legs were outside the uterus.

The commission has directed the Chief Secretary, Rajasthan Government, to submit a detailed report in the matter within one month and also inform the health status of the suffering woman and action taken against the delinquent doctor and hospital staff.


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