Shimla, July 25 -- Tension gripped Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) in Shimla on Friday after the family of a woman who died following childbirth alleged negligence. The hospital has ordered an internal inquiry into the matter.

The deceased, Archana-wife of Ravindat Sharma and a resident of Fagu, about 20 km from Shimla-was admitted to KNH on July 16. She delivered a baby via cesarean section on Thursday but died within 24 hours on Friday morning.

Family members claimed that both Archana and her newborn were healthy after the procedure.

However, they alleged that on Friday morning, Archana was shifted to another room and made to walk despite having undergone surgery. They believe this exertion led to excessive bleeding, which proved fatal, t...