Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Kishtwar: Inquiry into Roadside Delivery Near Hospital
A woman was about to have her baby, but couldn't get to the hospital in time and delivered on the road.
The hospital was very close by, but the ambulance didn't arrive quickly.
People are upset because they think the healthcare system needs to be better.
The government is looking into what happened and some doctors have been punished.
A pregnant woman delivered on the roadside near Kishtwar District Hospital.
The hospital was only 800 meters from the delivery site.
The government ordered an inquiry into the incident.
A Medical Officer at the District Hospital was suspended.
Political leaders and the public expressed strong reactions and criticism.
- Who
- A pregnant woman, Dr. Mohd Ashraf Khan, Dr. Yudhvir Singh, and various political figures.
- What
- A pregnant woman delivered a child on the roadside due to delayed medical assistance.
- When
- The incident occurred recently.
- Where
- Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, near the District Hospital.
- Why
- Delayed medical assistance and alleged failures in the healthcare system.
Government Responsibility
Official Accountability
Political Blame
Government Responsibility
PDP leaders criticize the government's handling of healthcare issues.
Official Accountability
BJP blames the previous government for healthcare system failures.
Healthcare Accountability
Government Responsibility
The government should improve healthcare and ensure timely medical assistance.
Official Accountability
The District Hospital says BMO's are responsible for such cases, while others say ASHA workers should be held accountable.
- Location
- Kishtwar, J&K
- Distance from Hospital
- 800 meters
- Action Taken
- Inquiry Ordered
- Medical Officer
- Suspended
- Hospital Superintendent
- Asked for Explanation
