Haveri: Newborn dies after woman gives birth in corridor; Family alleges negligence over bed denial
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Haveri: In a tragic incident at the Haveri District Hospital on Tuesday, a newborn baby died after falling to the floor during a delivery that occurred while the mother was walking to the restroom. The woman’s family has alleged that the death was caused by the negligence of doctors and nurses, claiming the patient was denied a bed despite being in active labor.
The incident occurred at the Women and Children's Hospital wing of the district facility. The mother has been identified as Roopa Girish Karabannanavar (30), a resident of Kakola village in Ranebennur taluk.
According to reports, Roopa was brought to the hospital suffering from severe labor pains.
However, due to overcrowding in the labor ward, there was a reported shortage of beds. Family members stated that Roopa was not allotted a bed and was forced to sit on the floor outside the room while enduring labor contractions.
Later, as she was walking toward the restroom, she gave birth in the corridor/pathway. Tragically, the newborn fell to the floor during the delivery, sustaining severe head injuries. The infant was declared dead on the spot.
The grieving family has lodged a strong complaint against the hospital staff, blaming the incident entirely on medical negligence.
"Roopa was in extreme pain and screaming, but the doctors and nurses did not respond to her plea," the family alleged. They further claimed that many of the nurses were preoccupied with talking on their mobile phones and ignored the patient's distress. The family asserts that had she been given a bed and proper attention, the tragedy could have been averted.
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Gold, silver soar as US-Iran deal hopes lift bullion demand
New Delhi (PTI): Gold prices rebounded by Rs 2,900 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver climbed to Rs 2.54 lakh per kilogram as easing geopolitical tensions triggered a pullback in oil rates, boosting demand for precious metals.
According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,900, or nearly 2 per cent, to Rs 1,55,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams.
Traders attributed the surge in bullion prices to reports that Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a framework agreement to end months of conflict, raising the prospects of smoother flows through the Strait of Hormuz and easing inflation concerns tied to energy markets.
"Gold rallied strongly on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions triggered a sharp reversal in key macro drivers that had recently pressured precious metals," Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.
Silver prices also advanced for the third straight session by rising Rs 3,500, or 1.4 per cent, to Rs 2,54,500 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). The metal had settled at Rs 2,51,000 per kg in the previous session, as per the Association.
"The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough triggered a steep decline in oil prices and the US dollar, easing concerns about inflation while boosting demand for precious metals," Gandhi said.
Globally, spot gold increased by USD 106.15, or 2.33 per cent, to USD 4,663.70 per ounce while silver gained USD 3.40, or 4.68 per cent, to USD 76.24 per ounce.
"Gold witnessed a sharp rally as markets reacted positively to reports that the US and Iran are moving closer to a one-page agreement framework aimed at ending the conflict," Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, said.
Despite strong international gains, rupee strength limited the upside in domestic gold prices. The market is now highly focused on final confirmation and execution of the proposed deal, he added.
Any negative surprise or breakdown in negotiations could trigger a sharp sell-off in gold, while a successful agreement and sustained ceasefire could push the bullion prices higher in the near-term, Trivedi said.
