Guwahati, Sept. 9 -- The Assam district administration of Morigaon has issued a show-cause notice to a senior gynecologist for performing 21 caesarean deliveries within a span of ten hours, sparking concerns over patient safety and medical protocols.

The notice, signed by Additional District Commissioner (Health) Nitisha Bora, was served on September 6 to Dr. Kantheswar Bordoloi, who also serves as Senior Medical and Health Officer at Morigaon Civil Hospital.

According to officials, Dr. Bordoloi carried out the surgeries between 3:40 pm on September 5 and 1:50 am on September 6 in the hospital's main operating theatre.

The doctor has been directed to submit case-wise details, including adherence to sterilisation protocols, documentatio...