Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Mother and infant die in Kadiri hospital; negligence alleged
A pregnant woman named Harini Kumari and her newborn baby died during delivery at a private hospital in Kadiri.
The family says the doctor didn't take proper care, which led to the tragedy.
People in the village are very sad and angry.
They protested outside the hospital and asked the government to punish the doctor and check private hospitals better.
The police are looking into what happened and will take action if someone is responsible.
A pregnant woman and her newborn baby died during delivery at a private hospital in Kadiri.
Family alleges medical negligence by the doctor, Maruthi Varaprasad, during the delivery process.
Protesters demanded cancellation of the hospital's license and criminal action against the doctor.
Police detained the doctor and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Local residents urged authorities to strengthen monitoring of private hospitals to prevent similar incidents.
- Who
- Harini Kumari (mother) and her newborn baby
- What
- Deaths due to alleged medical negligence during delivery
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Private hospital in Kadiri, Sri Sathya Sai district
- Why
- Alleged negligence in treatment and improper handling of delivery
- Victims
- Harini Kumari (mother) and her newborn baby
- Location
- Kadiri, Sri Sathya Sai district
- Hospital Type
- Private hospital
- Accused Doctor
- Maruthi Varaprasad
- Action Taken
- Doctor detained, investigation initiated