Meerut, June 16 -- In a case of medical negligence, nearly a dozen women have reportedly suffered chemical burns on the back of their bodies during cesarean section (C-section) they underwent at the MCH or maternal and child health wing of the Pilibhit medical college.

The surgeries under scrutiny took place over the last couple of weeks. The burns were severe enough to leave lasting scars. The issue has sparked widespread concern and administrative response.

Allegedly, the burns occurred due to improper post-operative care. Medicines, such as antiseptic Betadine, used during the surgeries were allegedly not properly cleaned from the patients' bodies before they were shifted to the ward.

Meanwhile, some doctors pointed to the possibili...