Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Newborn Dies After Fall During Unattended Delivery in Karnataka Hospital
A woman in Karnataka gave birth in a hospital hallway because she couldn't get immediate help.
Her baby died after falling on the floor.
Her family says the hospital staff was negligent, but the hospital denies this.
A newborn died after falling onto the floor during an unattended delivery in a Karnataka hospital corridor
The mother was allegedly denied immediate treatment due to overcrowding in the labor ward
Family blames medical negligence, hospital denies wrongdoing
Incident occurred at District Government Hospital in Haveri, Karnataka
Mother and family have filed a complaint against the hospital staff
- Who
- Roopa Girish Karabannanavar, a 30-year-old woman from Kakola village, and her family
- What
- A newborn's death after an unattended delivery in a hospital corridor
- When
- Tuesday, unspecified time
- Where
- District Government Hospital in Haveri, Karnataka
- Why
- Overcrowding in the labor ward allegedly led to delayed medical assistance
Family's View
Hospital's View
Cause of Baby's Death
Family's View
Medical negligence due to delayed treatment
Hospital's View
Baby may have died before delivery
- Hospital
- District Government Hospital, Haveri, Karnataka
- Mother's Age
- 30 years old
- Baby's Gestational Age
- Eight months
- Family's Allegation
- Medical negligence leading to the baby's death
- Hospital's Stance
- No prima facie medical negligence
