Pregnant Woman's Death: Pune Police seek expert medical opinion

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In parallel, a separate investigation is being conducted by another committee appointed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Additionally, reports from the Maternal Death Audit Committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the committee led by the Joint Charity Commissioner are expected to be presented during the state Cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening or Wednesday.

Following a review of the reports and their findings, the state government is set to initiate further action against the DMH. Dr. Yallapa Jadhav, Medical Superintendent of SGH, confirmed that the hospital has received a formal investigation request from the Pune Police.

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According to Hindustan Times, “A four-member experts’ committee panel will be set up to investigate the case. The panel will include the Medical Superintendent of SGH and heads of departments-- Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Forensic Medicine. If required, other experts will be involved in the panel,” Jadhav said.

The expert committee is expected to analyze the woman’s complete medical records, including her treatment history and the official cause of death, to determine whether medical negligence was a contributing factor.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, a senior police officer stated, “We are taking this matter seriously. The expert opinion will help us understand whether there was any lapse in medical care that contributed to the unfortunate demise of the patient.”