India, July 23 -- A case of alleged medical negligence at Khanna civil hospital has triggered criticism after the life of a newborn was lost and the mother barely survived. The incident, which unfolded on Monday night, has raised serious concerns over the accountability of hospital staff, particularly the on-duty gynaecologist, who was reportedly absent without prior notice during a critical emergency.

The patient, Manpreet Kaur, a pregnant woman in labour, was brought to the hospital around 8pm by her family. Despite undergoing regular treatment at the facility for nine months, she was referred to another hospital during delivery hours. The attending emergency doctor, Dr Amardeep, allegedly consulted gynecologist Dr Kavita Sharma over t...