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Beed Activists Demand Probe Into Childbirth Negligence Allegations
Activists in Beed are asking officials to investigate several serious childbirth cases.
They say two women, Chhaya Ganesh Panchal and Shaikh Muskan, died during childbirth.
They also say Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad became seriously ill after a caesarean operation.
Dr Ganesh Dhawale alleged that medical material was left inside her abdomen.
Gaikwad is receiving treatment at Sassoon Hospital in Pune.
The activists want an independent inquiry into what happened in each case.
They want anyone found responsible to face legal or professional action.
They also want the inquiry results made public and responsibility clearly assigned.
Activists protested outside Beed District Hospital seeking an independent inquiry into alleged childbirth negligence cases.
They cited the deaths of Chhaya Ganesh Panchal and Shaikh Muskan during childbirth.
They also raised concerns about complications suffered by 19-year-old Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad after a caesarean section.
Dr Ganesh Dhawale alleged that medical material was left inside Gaikwad’s abdomen, causing an infection; she is being treated at Sassoon Hospital in Pune.
The protesters sought criminal cases, possible licence action, public inquiry findings, and suspension of District Civil Surgeon Dr Satishkumar Solanke during the investigations.
- Who
- Social activist Dr Ganesh Dhawale and other activists, along with citizens, are seeking the inquiry; the cases involve Chhaya Ganesh Panchal, Shaikh Muskan and Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad.
- What
- They are demanding an independent investigation into alleged medical negligence during childbirth and related action against anyone found responsible.
- Where
- The protest was held outside the Mother and Child Hospital attached to Beed District Hospital in Beed; Sandhya Gaikwad is being treated at Sassoon Hospital in Pune.
- When
- The protest took place on Monday; Shaikh Muskan’s death was reported as occurring last month.
- Why
- The activists allege childbirth-related deaths and serious surgical complications, and say authorities must establish responsibility and improve accountability.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Outside the Mother and Child Hospital attached to Beed District Hospital
- Cases cited
- Deaths of Chhaya Ganesh Panchal and Shaikh Muskan, plus complications faced by Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad
- Patient age
- Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad is 19 years old
- Alleged complication
- Dr Ganesh Dhawale alleged that medical material was left inside Gaikwad’s abdomen after a caesarean section
- Current treatment
- Gaikwad is undergoing treatment at Sassoon Hospital in Pune
- Hospital cost
- The Mother and Child Hospital was reportedly constructed at a cost of around ₹24 crore
- Officials approached
- A memorandum was submitted to Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister Sunetra Pawar and Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar











