Kota C-Section Tragedy: Death toll rises to 4, families protest outside hospital
The death toll in the suspected medical negligence case following Caesarean deliveries in Kota has risen to four, intensifying outrage and protests outside government hospitals in the city.
Two more women died within 24 hours at JK Lon Hospital after undergoing C-section surgeries, adding to earlier fatalities reported at the Government Medical College Hospital.
Eight other women remain in critical condition, all reportedly suffering from severe kidney and urinary complications following post-operative infections linked to the deliveries.
The incident has sparked widespread anger among families, who have refused to accept the bodies of the deceased and staged protests outside the hospital, demanding strict action against those responsible.
One of the deceased, 31-year-old Pinky Mahawar, was admitted to JK Lon Hospital on May 7 and delivered a baby girl through a C-section the same night. However, her condition deteriorated rapidly the next day.
Her family has accused hospital authorities of gross negligence, alleging that despite visible complications such as inability to urinate and severe abdominal pain, timely medical intervention was not provided.
They further claimed that she was not referred to a higher medical facility for nearly two days and was moved only when her condition became critical.
According to the family, doctors later detected a blood clot in her uterus, after which she underwent multiple surgeries, including a hysterectomy. Despite intensive care and ventilator support, her condition continued to worsen.
Medical reports reportedly indicated severe kidney and liver failure, with extremely high creatinine and bilirubin levels, suggesting delayed treatment and possible infection-related complications.
The tragedy has triggered protests in Kota, with grieving families sitting outside the hospital along with newborn babies, demanding accountability from the administration.
In response, the Rajasthan government has initiated action, suspending four medical staff members, including two doctors and two nurses, after preliminary findings pointed to serious lapses in patient care.
A high-level inquiry has also been launched to investigate the circumstances leading to the deaths and assess systemic failures in treatment protocols.
