Punjab: Medical Officer, Nurse booked under IPC 304A for death of woman post delivery
Doctor booked
Tarn Taran: In response to allegations of medical negligence leading to the death of a 31-year-old woman due to complications following childbirth, a medical officer and a nurse have been booked by the police in connection with the case.
The woman delivered her child at Dhawan Nursing Home, Bhikhiwind but, she passed away at a private hospital in Amritsar after being transferred there due to her worsening condition following the delivery.
The deceased has been identified as Sandeep Kaur, the wife of Harpreet Singh, a resident of Narili village.
On March 29, the woman, a resident of Narili village was admitted to the Dhawan Nursing Home, Bhikhiwind for delivery. She gave birth to a baby girl however her condition became critical the next day as reported by The Tribune.
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