Protest Erupts Over Mother and Baby Deaths Due to Medical Negligence in Kozhikode
Protest Over Tragic Deaths
In a distressing turn of events, family members and local residents gathered outside a private medical college in Kozhikode on Saturday to protest the deaths of a mother and her newborn. The mother's death occurred due to childbirth complications, with the baby tragically passing away shortly before.
Background of the Incident
- The baby died at the private hospital on Thursday.
- The mother, suffering from severe complications, was transferred but died at another facility on Friday.
- A case of unnatural death has been filed by the police based on the husband's complaint.
The protest escalated with the mother's body being displayed in an ambulance, highlighting the family's grief and outrage.
Demands and Actions Taken
- Protesters demanded rigorous actions against the involved medical personnel.
- The police were stationed outside the hospital to maintain order.
- After discussions, the protest was eventually called off.
The husband expressed his frustrations to media outlets, detailing how hospital staff assured them of a normal delivery despite the ongoing distress.
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