Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Pregnant Woman Dies After Allegedly Intoxicated Doctor Operates
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.
Julie, 22, went into labour in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Her family was taking her to a government hospital on September 8.
An ambulance driver stopped at a private hospital in Puwayan and suggested consulting a doctor.
Police allege Dr KP was intoxicated when he performed surgery on Julie.
Julie died after giving birth to a baby boy, who remains under treatment; two doctors face a registered case.
- Who
- Julie, 22, her newborn son, and two doctors identified as Dr Firoz and Dr KP.
- What
- Julie died after an allegedly intoxicated doctor performed surgery on her; her baby boy survived and is receiving treatment.
- When
- The incident occurred after Julie went into labour on September 8; police discussed the case on Friday.
- Where
- A private hospital in Puwayan, in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police allege Dr KP performed the surgery while under the influence of alcohol.
- 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.