India, June 7 -- In a shocking medical negligence incident, a woman's rectum was allegedly cut during an abortion procedure at a private hospital in Cuttack. A formal complaint has been filed at the Mangalabag Police Station.

The victim, Diptimayee Barik from Mahanga, was admitted to Janani Hospital in Ranihat on May 2 for an abortion. During the procedure, the attending doctor allegedly made a grave error and mistakenly cut three centimeters of her rectum.

Recounting her harrowing experience, Diptimayee said she was first administered IV fluids upon admission. Doctors then took her to the operation theatre, claiming they needed to examine her abdominal area. She underwent surgery but continued to experience severe pain and remained hos...