Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced at a government hospital in Chintamani taluk after a 24-year-old woman reportedly died following complications arising from a sterilisation surgery. The incident triggered protests by family members and relatives, who staged a demonstration in front of the hospital with the woman’s body, demanding strict action against the doctors concerned.
The deceased has been identified as Narmada G.N., a resident of Batlahalli village. She is survived by her husband and two young sons. According to family members, Narmada had undergone a family planning sterilisation procedure at the Chintamani Taluk Government Hospital. However, during the surgery, doctors allegedly damaged her small intestine, leading to severe infection and subsequent deterioration in her health.
Relatives alleged that the complication was concealed initially and proper treatment was not provided in time. They claimed the woman’s condition worsened due to negligence by the medical staff, ultimately resulting in her death.