A second woman linked to the C-section delivery case at Kota’s New Medical Hospital died on Thursday. Jyoti, 20, reportedly suffered kidney failure after surgery in the hospital’s gynaecology ward. Earlier, Payal, 28, died on May 5. Relatives staged a protest demanding action, while District Collector Piyush Samariya said a technical inquiry into the incident is underway.
One more casualty was reported at Kota’s New Medical Hospital in connection with C-section deliveries on Thursday.
The deceased Jyoti admitted to the super specialty block succumbed to death on Thursday morning.
The relatives of the deceased refused to accept the body and staged a sit-in protest outside the hospital, demanding action against those responsible; however, following negotiations with the administration, the family agreed to accept the body.
The incident stems from May 4, when six women suffered kidney failure following C-section deliveries in the hospital’s gynecology ward. Of these, Payal (28) passed away on May 5, while Jyoti (20) breathed her last on Thursday. Arrangements are currently underway to refer the remaining patients to Jaipur.
