Mysuru: A 31-year-old woman died after her health deteriorated following a Caesarean section at the Women and Children’s Hospital in K.R. Nagar. The incident has triggered protests by her family, who have alleged medical negligence.
The deceased, Sheelavathi, had been admitted to the hospital for childbirth and underwent a Caesarean section. However, her condition reportedly worsened following the procedure. As her health became critical, she was shifted to Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru for further treatment.
Despite medical intervention, Sheelavathi died at around 1.30 pm on Thursday. Her newborn is currently receiving treatment at Cheluvamba Hospital.
Family alleges medical negligence
Following her death, Sheelavathi’s relatives accused the K.R. Nagar hospital of medical negligence and alleged that lapses in treatment had contributed to her death. The allegations have not been independently established.
Expressing their anger, family members and members of the public staged a protest outside the Women and Children’s Hospital in K.R. Nagar, bringing the woman’s body to the premises.
The protesters demanded that the exact circumstances and cause of Sheelavathi’s death be established through a proper investigation. They also sought action against any hospital staff found responsible for negligence or dereliction of duty.
The family further demanded justice and accountability, insisting that those found guilty should face legal action.
Concerns over maternal healthcare
The incident has renewed concerns over maternal healthcare facilities and the availability of timely medical intervention at government hospitals. The deterioration of a woman’s health after childbirth can require urgent specialist care, close monitoring and access to appropriate medical facilities.
The family’s allegations have also brought attention to questions about the hospital’s preparedness to handle complications following Caesarean deliveries and whether adequate supervision and emergency care were available.
An impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Sheelavathi’s death would be necessary to establish whether any medical or administrative lapses occurred. The condition of the newborn, who remains under treatment at Cheluvamba Hospital, is also a concern for the family.