Five Women Developed Kidney-Related Complications After Caesarean Deliveries in Rajasthan Government Hospital
A second woman has died within 48 hours after developing severe complications following Caesarean section surgeries at a government-run medical college hospital in Kota, Rajasthan, triggering outrage among family members and political protests outside the hospital campus.
The deceased, identified as 20-year-old Jyoti, died on Thursday morning after her condition worsened and she was placed on ventilator support. Officials said she was among at least five women who developed kidney-related complications after undergoing Caesarean deliveries at Kota Medical College Hospital.
Following her death, the woman’s family members refused to accept the body and staged a protest outside the Super Speciality Block (SSB), demanding strict action against those responsible for the alleged negligence.
Rajasthan Government Seizes Medicine Stock, Bans Specific Batches
Amid growing concerns over possible contamination or medical lapses, the Rajasthan government has seized supplies of glucose, antibiotics, injections, and other medicines administered to the affected patients.
Kota Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Narendra Nagar said the medicines and fluids supplied through the Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) have been halted across the state. Authorities have also banned the use of specific medicine batches linked to the case.
Samples of all seized medicines and fluids have been sent for forensic examination to determine whether the complications were caused by contaminated drugs or improper treatment.
Six Women Fell Ill Within Hours of Caesarean Surgeries
According to hospital officials, six women developed serious complications within 8 to 10 hours after undergoing Caesarean section surgeries between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning in the hospital’s gynaecology ward.
While two women have now died, the remaining patients continue to remain under close medical supervision. Authorities are preparing to shift some of the critically ill women to Jaipur for advanced treatment.
The condition of patients identified as Dhanni, Sushila, and Ragini reportedly remains serious, although their families have not yet consented to transferring them to Jaipur. Another patient, Chandrakala, has shown signs of improvement.
Speaking briefly, Chandrakala said she remembered nothing after the surgery but later began suffering from severe abdominal pain and other health complications.
High-Level Probe Ordered by Rajasthan Government
Kota Collector Piyush Samaria visited the hospital and confirmed that a technical investigation team has been constituted to probe the matter.
“We are conducting a detailed analysis to determine whether the medicines and treatment administered were clinically appropriate. Only after the investigation will the exact cause become clear,” he said.
Following instructions from Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, a four-member specialist medical team from Jaipur also reached Kota. The team includes experts from anaesthesia, medicine, gynaecology, and nephrology departments.
Medical College Principal Nilesh Jain said the exact cause behind the sudden deterioration in the women’s condition has not yet been identified. However, he stated that the remaining patients are stable though still not completely out of danger.
Congress Workers Join Protest, Families Allege Negligence
Congress workers joined the agitation outside the medical college campus and erected protest tents, announcing that demonstrations would continue until accountability is fixed.
The family members of one of the deceased women, Payal, alleged gross negligence by the hospital administration. Her newborn child is currently being cared for by the grandmother as the family mourns the loss.
Rajasthan Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar also visited the hospital along with senior health officials and assured that responsibility would be fixed after completion of the investigation.
“A thorough investigation is being conducted. Action will be taken based on the findings,” the minister said.
Investigation Focuses on Medicines, Procedures and Post-Surgery Care
Hospital sources said all six women underwent Caesarean operations on May 4 at different times. Investigators are now examining whether contaminated medicines, post-operative infections, surgical complications, or lapses in patient care may have contributed to the deterioration in their health.
The forensic analysis reports and findings of the expert medical committee are awaited.
