25-year-old woman dies at Anantnag Maternity Hospital; family demands probe

Rumela De Sarkar

25-year-old woman dies at Anantnag Maternity Hospital; family demands probe

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2025-12-11T16:15:45+05:30 | Updated On 11 Dec 2025 4:15 PM IST

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Anantnag: The family was later informed that her uterus had to be removed to control internal bleeding. She was then shifted to the ICU at GMC Anantnag, but tragically died during the night between Sunday and Monday at approximately 2:30 am.

The family alleged that performing two major surgeries within hours constituted gross medical negligence and demanded strict accountability.

Locals at the deceased’s home in Poshwara also alleged negligence. They claimed that internal bleeding is purely a result of medical negligence and demanded justice for her two children, one of whom she delivered before dying, and another, around three years old. They mentioned that such negligence at a district-level hospital is very unbecoming.

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Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmad, Medical Superintendent of MCCH, said, “She (Khushboo) had her surgery on Saturday around 3 pm and was shifted to the ward. Her condition was not good, and she was again taken to the theatre for further surgery due to Postpartum Haemorrhage. Her uterus was removed to control the bleeding. She was shifted to the ICU for intensive care, but unfortunately, she died. A preliminary enquiry committee has been constituted, and the report will be furnished within seven days. If any culprit is found, he will be brought to justice,” he added.

The government has also ordered a detailed probe. Professor Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal of Government Medical College, Srinagar, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer to examine the sequence of events surrounding the incident. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad will assist in the inquiry. The report, along with recommendations, is to be submitted within 14 days of the order.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education