Jahangeer Ganaie
Anantnag, Dec 8: A 25-year-old woman from Anantnag died under mysterious circumstances last night, with her family accusing doctors at the Maternity and Child Care Hospital (MCCH) Anantnag of medical negligence.
The family has sought a high-level investigation and stringent action against those responsible.
Family members said that the woman, Khusboo, a resident of Pushwara area of Anantnag, underwent a C-section surgery on Saturday evening. However, soon after the procedure, her condition started deteriorating rapidly.
“We were told the delivery went fine, but within a short time, we saw her health collapsing,” said a relative of the deceased. “Doctors later told us she needed another surgery to remove her uterus. We believe they only said this because they had failed to control her bleeding.”
The family claims that the decision to remove her uterus was taken hastily and without proper explanation. They allege that despite the procedure, her condition continued to worsen.
“She was completely fine before going into labour. What happened inside that labour room only the doctors know,” said another relative “After the second surgery, they shifted her to GMC Anantnag’s main hospital at Janglat Mandi, where doctors told us she was already ‘90 per cent dead’ on arrival. How can a patient deteriorate so fast unless something seriously went wrong?”
Doctors at GMC Anantnag made efforts to revive her, but she was declared dead soon after. “We don’t only want an investigation. We want this case to reach its logical conclusion. Whoever is responsible must face the music so that no other family suffers like us,” the family demanded.
The relatives vowed that they will not rest until the truth is revealed.
“This is not just about Khusboo,” said another relative. “This is about every woman who goes to a hospital, trusting the system. We want answers, not empty assurances.”
Reacting to the allegations, an official of GMC Anantnag said the hospital has already constituted a five-member inquiry committee to look into the incident.
“A fair and transparent investigation is underway,” he said. “If any negligence is found at any level, action will be taken strictly as per the law.”
Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal GMC Srinagar, has been appointed as inquiry officer to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident, according to a government order. She will be assisted by Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, Medical Officer, GMC Anantnag.
“The Inquiry Officer shall submit a detailed report, along with her recommendations withing 14 days positively,” the order states.
Meanwhile, MLA West, Advocate Abdul Majeed Larmi, visited the bereaved family and expressed solidarity with them.
“This is heartbreaking,” Larmi said. “I assure the family that the matter will be followed to its end. Justice will be delivered, and if anyone is found guilty, they will be held accountable.”
The MLA urged the administration to ensure that the probe is conducted in a time-bound and impartial manner, adding that such incidents dent public trust in the healthcare system.
He said that this matter will be taken up with Health Minister Sakeena Itoo for proper investigation.
FAIMA Doctors Association and AIMSA have also called for inquiry into the tragic incident.
