Woman dies after C-section by fake surgeon in Gorakhpur, hospital sealed
Gorakhpur: In a shocking incident, a young woman lost her life during a cesarean operation allegedly performed by an OT technician posing as a doctor in Gorakhpur. The unqualified man had reportedly conducted 15 surgeries earlier. Police sealed the unlicensed hospital and arrested the technician, his son, and an Asha worker after a complaint was filed by the victim’s husband. The police are searching for the couple who owns the hospital.
On April 27, when the woman, a resident of Gohali Basant village, went into labor, the family informed Asha worker Gangotri Devi, who advised them to rush to Shri Govind Hospital in Bansgaon. At the hospital, owners Amrish Rai and his wife, Sanno, claimed that the baby was in breech position and an emergency C-section was required.
Dinesh Chaurasia, the victim’s husband, recounted that a man introduced as a surgeon, later identified as Pannalal, entered the operating theater to perform the surgery. Pannalal was not a physician but an OT technician without medical qualifications. While delivering the baby, the postoperative condition of the mother aggravated and she expired the next day. The family had been directed to stay outside and only been informed about her death hours afterward.
Initial investigations revealed that Shri Govind Hospital was operating without a license and that neither of the owners had any medical training. Over the last three years, Pannalal was reportedly brought in by the owners to perform cesarean operations. During interrogation, Pannalal admitted that he performed 15 such surgeries. The hospital charged families between ₹ 5,000 and ₹20,000 per delivery and paid untrained nurses and Asha workers on a commission basis.
The deceased’s family refused to perform the last rites until all those responsible is brought to justice. Police have shut down both Shri Govind Hospital and another facility, Hari Medicare, run by Pannalal’s son Niraj Kumar after public outcry. Search for the hospital owner, Amrish, and Sanno, who fled after the incident was initiated by authorities.
SSP Gaurav Grover confirmed the arrests and informed that further action is being taken. The police have also requested the Indian Medical Association to address broader concerns about such establishments and illegal practices.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
