Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Woman Delivers Outside Raebareli Hospital After Alleged Admission Denial
A woman went to a hospital in Raebareli because she was having labour pains.
Her relative Archana said hospital workers did not formally admit her and sent her away several times.
The woman then had her baby outside the hospital.
Archana also said a worker asked the family for Rs 10,000.
Hospital superintendent Nirmala Sahu denied that anyone demanded money.
Sahu said the hospital asked staff and security about what happened.
Security personnel were reprimanded, and the hospital said it would take strict action against anyone found responsible.
The report also mentioned another woman who gave birth beside a road in Bhadohi after an alleged hospital admission refusal.
Archana said she brought her sister-in-law to Raebareli district hospital on Saturday after labour pains began.
She alleged staff repeatedly sent the woman away without formally admitting her, and the woman delivered outside.
Archana also alleged a staff member demanded Rs 10,000 and told the family not to disclose it.
Hospital superintendent Nirmala Sahu denied that staff demanded money and said the incident was being examined.
The report also described a September 28 roadside delivery in Bhadohi after an alleged admission refusal.
- Who
- A woman, her relative Archana, and staff at Raebareli district hospital.
- What
- The woman delivered outside the hospital after Archana alleged she was not admitted; Archana also alleged a staff member demanded money, which the superintendent denied.
- When
- The woman was brought to the hospital on Saturday; a video about the incident circulated on social media on Sunday.
- Where
- Outside the district hospital in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Archana alleged the woman was repeatedly sent away without formal admission. The reason for the alleged admission refusal has not been established.
Family's allegations
Hospital's response
Admission and treatment
Family's allegations
Archana said staff repeatedly sent the woman away without formally admitting her, and she delivered outside the hospital.
Hospital's response
Sahu said the hospital sought information from doctors, staff, and security; the report does not give a complete account from hospital staff about the admission.
Demand for money
Family's allegations
Archana alleged a staff member demanded Rs 10,000 and told the family not to disclose it.
Hospital's response
Sahu denied that hospital staff demanded money.
- Location
- Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
- Reported incident
- A woman delivered a baby outside the district hospital
- Family's account
- Archana alleged staff repeatedly sent the woman away without formally admitting her
- Alleged payment demand
- Rs 10,000, according to Archana
- Hospital response
- Superintendent Nirmala Sahu denied that staff demanded money
- Hospital inquiry
- Sahu said doctors, staff, and security were asked about the incident
- Security response
- Sahu said security personnel were reprimanded and strict action would follow against anyone found responsible
- Related incident
- The report said Rani Vanvasi delivered beside a road in Bhadohi after an alleged hospital admission refusal on September 28
