in a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community of Malda, a 24-year-old woman tragically lost her life during childbirth, alongside her newborn son. Allegations have surfaced that the woman, identified as Phultusi khatun, was subjected to inhumane treatment in the operating room, where her hands and feet were reportedly restrained during a cesarean section. This shocking case raises serious questions about the state of healthcare facilities in the region, particularly in the absence of essential medical supplies and infrastructure.Mizan Sheikh,Phultusi’s husband,recounted the distressing events leading up to this tragedy. After experiencing labor pains, he rushed his wife to a nursing home in kaliacak, Malda, only to be misled by the ambulance driver. Phultusi successfully delivered a baby boy that night, but the situation took a dire turn when the nursing home staff insisted on transferring the newborn to Malda Medical College Hospital. By the time the family returned, they were met with the devastating news of Phultusi’s death. Mizan claims that his wife was restrained during the procedure, a detail that adds to the horror of this incident. The following morning, the newborn also succumbed to complications at the medical college, further deepening the family’s grief and outrage over the apparent medical negligence they faced.
This tragic event has ignited widespread concern and anger within the community, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in maternal healthcare and medical ethics in the region.
