Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Probe Ordered After Gloves, Paper Allegedly Left During Beed C-Section
Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad, a 19-year-old woman, had a C-section at a government hospital in Beed.
The surgery happened on August 1.
Afterward, she developed very bad stomach pain and other health problems.
Her family took her to a private medical facility, where scans reportedly found objects inside her abdomen.
One report says doctors at Sassoon Hospital in Pune later removed gloves and paper wipes during emergency surgery.
Her family complained to the district hospital.
Health officials are investigating the doctor and the operating-room team.
They said disciplinary action could follow if anyone is found responsible.
Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad, 19, underwent a C-section at Beed District Hospital on August 1.
She reportedly developed severe abdominal pain and post-operative complications after the procedure.
Scans at a private facility allegedly detected foreign objects inside her abdomen.
One report says emergency surgery at Sassoon Hospital removed surgical gloves and paper tissue wipes.
Authorities formed an inquiry committee and issued notices to the operating doctor and operating-theatre staff.
- Who
- Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad, the doctor who performed the C-section, and the operating-theatre team.
- What
- Authorities launched an inquiry after surgical items were allegedly left inside the woman’s abdomen following a C-section.
- When
- The C-section took place on August 1; the family complained on Tuesday; the inquiry began on August 19, with the committee arriving on Wednesday afternoon.
- Where
- The C-section was performed at Beed District Hospital in Maharashtra; one report says emergency treatment occurred at Sassoon Hospital in Pune.
- Why
- The probe followed allegations that foreign objects were left inside the woman’s abdomen after she developed severe pain and complications.
Family’s Allegations
Official Investigation
What happened during surgery
Family’s Allegations
The family alleges that gloves and paper wipes were left inside Sandhya’s abdomen, causing severe pain and complications; her husband accused the medical team of incompetence.
Official Investigation
Health authorities have not announced a final finding and are investigating the operating doctor and the entire operating-theatre team.
Patient’s condition and treatment
Family’s Allegations
The family described her condition as serious, and her mother said she lacked the strength to hold her newborn; one report says she required emergency surgery in Pune.
Official Investigation
Officials have confirmed that an alleged lapse is under investigation but have not publicly established responsibility.
Accountability
Family’s Allegations
The relatives filed a complaint with the district hospital administration seeking action over the alleged negligence.
Official Investigation
The civil surgeon issued show-cause notices and said strict disciplinary action would follow if the health department finds the staff guilty.
- Patient
- Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad, a 19-year-old woman from Wadwani village.
- Procedure
- Caesarean section at Beed District Hospital.
- Procedure date
- August 1.
- Reported complications
- Excruciating abdominal pain and post-operative complications.
- Reported objects
- Surgical gloves and paper tissue wipes were allegedly found inside her abdomen.
- Reported treatment
- One report says emergency surgery at Sassoon Hospital in Pune removed the objects.
- Investigation
- A special inquiry committee from the Deputy Director of Health Services, Latur Circle, began investigating the case.
- Administrative action
- Civil Surgeon Dr Satishkumar Solanke issued show-cause notices to the operating doctor and involved staff.
