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Pregnant Woman Dies After Allegedly Intoxicated Doctor Operates

Pregnant Woman Dies After Allegedly Intoxicated Doctor Operates
Pregnant woman dies as inebriated UP doc performs surgery · m.rediff.com

Julie was a 22-year-old pregnant woman from Shahjahanpur district.

She went into labour and her family took her toward a government hospital.

On the way, the ambulance stopped at a private hospital in Puwayan.

A doctor there called another doctor from the city.

Police allege the second doctor had been drinking alcohol.

He still performed an operation on Julie.

Julie later died, although her baby boy was born.

The baby is receiving treatment, and police have registered a case against two doctors.

Key facts

Deceased
Julie, 22
Location
Puwayan, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh
Incident date
September 8
Hospital route
Julie’s family was taking her to a government hospital before stopping at a private hospital.
Allegation
Police allege Dr KP was in an inebriated state while performing surgery.
Baby
Julie gave birth to a boy who is undergoing treatment.
Legal action
A case has been registered against two doctors.

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