5 GMC Rajouri doctors suspended, 10 issued notice after death of pregnant woman

The suspended doctors have been identified as Dr Veenu Bharti and Dr Neetu (Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) Dr Shakir Ahmed Parray, Dr Shafkat Ulla, and Dr Anif Saleem Rather (Department of Casualty), the officials said.

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These doctors were on night duty in the Emergency Ward when the woman was under treatment.

The show-cause notices were issued to two doctors — one from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and another from the Department of Surgery — along with eight other staff members. They have been directed to provide explanations to the Principal of GMC Rajouri regarding the alleged negligence, they added, news agency PTI reported.

The incident has drawn criticism from political leaders. Budhal MLA Javed Iqbal Choudhary expressed concern over the woman’s death, while former Rajouri MLA Choudhary Qamar Hussain held a press conference on Tuesday, demanding accountability.

Before she died, the woman had suffered a tragic loss, losing three of her children to a mysterious illness just last week.

The GMC Rajouri administration has assured that a thorough investigation is underway, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.

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