Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Madhya Pradesh HC Questions Rodent Attack Case in Indore
Two babies died at a hospital in Indore after being bitten by rats.
The High Court is now asking why the police haven't started a case.
The court is also making the government check the hospital's buildings, electricity, and drainage to see if they are safe.
Hospital officials said the babies actually died due to health problems from birth, not the rat bites.
The hospital has fired the pest control company and disciplined some staff.
Madhya Pradesh High Court is examining the deaths of two newborns at MY Hospital in Indore.
The court questioned why an FIR hasn't been filed in the case.
The court ordered an assessment of the hospital's infrastructure.
Hospital authorities claim the babies died from congenital conditions, not rat bites.
The hospital terminated its pest control contract and took disciplinary action.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- What
- Questioned why an FIR wasn’t registered regarding the death of two newborns
- When
- Recent, after the deaths of two newborns earlier in the month
- Where
- Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MY) in Indore
- Why
- To investigate the deaths of two newborns allegedly due to rodent bites and address related infrastructure issues.
Protesters/Public View
Hospital Administration's View
Cause of Death
Protesters/Public View
Rodent bites and hospital negligence.
Hospital Administration's View
Congenital health issues were the cause of death, not rat bites.
Accountability
Protesters/Public View
Calls for criminal investigation and accountability.
Hospital Administration's View
Acknowledges systemic problems and takes corrective measures.
- Location
- Maharaja Yeshwantrao (MY) Hospital, Indore
- Event
- Deaths of two newborns and subsequent rodent bites
- Court Action
- Madhya Pradesh HC took suo motu cognizance, questioned the lack of FIR
- Hospital Response
- Terminated pest control contract; disciplinary action against nursing staff
- Infrastructure Concerns
- Court ordered PWD to assess hospital building conditions.
Sources
Deaths of infants bitten by rats: Tribal group launches protest at Indore hospital
JAYS Protest At Indore's MY Hospital Over Infamous Rat-Bite Incident
Tribal group stages indefinite sit-in after newborns mauled by rats in Indore hospital - Telegraph India
