Meerut, March 29, 2025 – A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against a doctor in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of medical negligence after a cotton bundle was reportedly left inside a patient’s abdomen during a C-section surgery.
Patient’s Ordeal
The complainant, Rajni Sharma, delivered a daughter at Sirohi Nursing Home on June 30, 2018, under the care of Dr. Shikha Jain. Post-surgery, Sharma suffered from persistent abdominal pain, which was initially misdiagnosed as stomach ulcers despite multiple consultations with the doctor.
Medical Negligence Discovered
As her condition worsened, Sharma sought treatment at a medical college, where two subsequent surgeries were performed. During these procedures, doctors reportedly discovered a cotton bundle inside her abdomen, allegedly left behind during the C-section.
Legal Action
After failing to receive a response from the authorities, Sharma approached the court, leading to an order by Assistant Chief Judicial Magistrate Prachi Aggarwal to register a case. TP Nagar police confirmed the case was officially filed on Friday.
Doctor’s Response
Dr. Shikha Jain has denied the allegations, claiming that the accusations are an attempt to extort money. “There is nothing like that. This is just a way to take money from the doctor,” she told PTI.
Meanwhile, Meerut Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ashok Kataria stated that he had not received any official complaint from Sharma. Police investigations are ongoing to verify the claims and determine further legal actions.
