UP doctor arrested for alleged negligence in death of woman and newborn - Video

In an alleged case of medical negligence, a 25-year-old woman and her newborn baby died during treatment at Vibhrant Hospital in Khadda town of Uttar Pradesh. The doctor has been arrested on charges of medical negligence, and the private hospital has been sealed, an official said.

A doctor was arrested on Saturday in the Khadda area of this district over the death of a 25-year-old woman and her newborn child, police said.

The accused, Dr Mohammad Sayed, has been arrested on charges of medical negligence and the private hospital where he was working sealed, officials said.

"A 25-year-old woman, Asma Khatoon, wife of Sikandar, and her newborn baby died during treatment at Vibhrant Hospital located at Maharana Pratap Chowk on Khadda-Nebua road in Khadda town," Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Khadda) Mohammad Zafar said, news agency PTI reported.

The incident took place on Friday night when a 25-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital after experiencing labour pain.