Hyderabad, June 16 -- Three days after the death of a pregnant police constable at CARE hospitals in Banjara Hills, the hospital management issued a statement asserting that the patient was treated as per standard protocols and was under continuous medical supervision.

According to the statement, Poludasu Vimalakumari was admitted on June 10 in critical condition and diagnosed with intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), vaginal bleeding, and signs of sepsis.

"Despite medical intervention and intensive care by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, her condition deteriorated, and she passed away on June 11 at 3.33 pm," the Hyderabad hospital said.

The statement further noted: "She was under continuous monitoring and appropriate treatment. ...