Karnataka Shocker: Govt Hospital Conducts Delivery Of Woman In Corridor; Newborn Falls To Death

A newborn tragically died shortly after birth following an apparent fall at a district hospital in Karnataka on Tuesday. The incident has sparked outrage among the family, prompting authorities to order a high-level investigation. District Surgeon PR Havanoor confirmed that a formal inquiry is underway.

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The mother, 30-year-old Roopa Karabannanavar from Kakol village near Ranebennur, arrived at the hospital in active labour but was reportedly denied admission as the obstetrics and gynaecology ward was full, according to her relatives. They claimed that due to overcrowding, no beds were available, and she was asked to wait on the floor outside the ward.

Relatives said that while in severe labour pain, Roopa tried to walk toward the restroom when she unexpectedly delivered the baby in the corridor. The newborn fell and sustained fatal injuries, dying immediately. Family members alleged that hospital staff and doctors did not respond promptly despite repeated requests for urgent help.

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District Surgeon Havanoor told PTI that a committee has been constituted to investigate, including the Deputy Commissioner, Women and Child Welfare Officer, Child Protection Officer, a gynaecologist, a technical expert, and the district surgeon himself. He added that appropriate legal action would follow based on the committee’s findings.