Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Infant Death at Indore Hospital: Rat Bites Alleged
A baby girl in Indore, India, died in the hospital.
The parents say the baby died because of rat bites, and some fingers were bitten off.
The parents say they were not told about the death until days later and found the injuries when they received the body.
The hospital says the baby died from birth defects, and the rats only nibbled on her.
The parents protested and want money.
The hospital suspended some staff and ended a pest control contract because of what happened.
A newborn baby girl died at MY Hospital in Indore, allegedly due to rat bites.
The parents claim the baby's fingers were bitten off by rats.
The hospital initially said the death was caused by congenital anomalies.
Hospital staff and pest control agency have faced consequences.
Parents protested, demanding compensation and action against the hospital.
- Who
- Parents, hospital staff, Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS)
- What
- Allegations of newborn death and injuries due to rat bites at MY Hospital
- When
- Incident occurred recently; parents informed days after death
- Where
- MY Hospital, Indore, India
- Why
- Alleged medical negligence, hygiene failures, and patient safety issues at the hospital.
Parents
Hospital
Cause of Death
Parents
Rat bites caused the death and injuries.
Hospital
Death was due to congenital anomalies; rat bites were minor.
Accountability
Parents
Demanding compensation and strict action against hospital management.
Hospital
Implied denial of responsibility, downplaying the incident.
- Hospital
- MY Hospital, Indore
- Incident
- Newborn death and injuries from rat bites
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Rat bites and congenital anomalies
- Parents' Demand
- Rs 1 crore compensation
- Hospital Action
- Suspended 4 employees, terminated pest control contract
Sources
Deaths of infants bitten by rats: Tribal family accuses hospital of negligence, claim body after aid
Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'
Indore Rat Bite Incident: Protesting Father Claims, Kept In The Dark About Daughter’s Death At MYH
‘Didn’t abandon daughter’: Parents of infant who died after rat bite at NICU say Indore hospital kept them in the dark
Indore Rat Bite Incident: Disturbing Visuals Show Baby’s Four Fingers Eaten By Rats, Family Left Heartbroken
NHRC notice to MP govt over death of newborn due to 'rat attacks'
