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Two pregnant women die at Bihar hospital amid negligence allegations
Two pregnant women died at Jamui Sadar Hospital in Bihar on October 4.
Their families alleged that the female doctor on duty was absent and that the women did not receive timely care.
Anita Kumari died before delivery, while Aastha Kumari died the morning after giving birth by operation.
Families protested at the hospital, placing the women’s bodies at its main gate and demanding action.
Jamui MLA and Bihar Minister Shreyasi Singh challenged hospital management, while the hospital said Dr. Shalini was scheduled to work overnight.
A three-member committee will investigate and was asked to submit its findings within 24 hours.
Two pregnant women died at Jamui Sadar Hospital in Bihar on October 4, 2026, amid allegations of medical negligence.
Their families said the female doctor on duty was absent and timely treatment was not provided.
The families protested by placing the women’s bodies at the hospital’s main gate and demanding action.
Jamui MLA and Bihar Minister Shreyasi Singh confronted hospital management and called for strict action against any doctors found guilty.
A three-member committee was formed to investigate and submit a report within 24 hours.
- Who
- Anita Kumari, 28, and Aastha Kumari, 26, died. Their families alleged negligence by hospital staff.
- What
- Two pregnant women died at Jamui Sadar Hospital amid allegations that doctors were unavailable and treatment was delayed.
- When
- Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where
- Jamui Sadar Hospital, Jamui, Bihar, India.
- Why
- The families alleged that the female doctor on duty was absent and timely medical care was not provided. The cause of the deaths was not established in the article.
Families of the women
Jamui Sadar Hospital management
Doctor’s presence
Families of the women
The families said the female doctor on duty was absent throughout the night.
Jamui Sadar Hospital management
The hospital management said Dr. Shalini was on duty from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday.
Anita Kumari was taken to a Primary Health Centre and referred to Jamui Sadar Hospital.
Anita arrived at the hospital, where her family said no doctor was present in the labour room.
Anita died.
Aastha Kumari died after her condition worsened following surgery and childbirth.
The families protested at the hospital, and a three-member committee was formed to investigate and report within 24 hours.
- Hospital
- Jamui Sadar Hospital, Bihar
- Deaths
- Two pregnant women
- Anita Kumari
- 28; died around 5 a.m. on October 4
- Aastha Kumari
- 26; died around 10 a.m. on October 4
- Investigation
- Three-member committee; report due within 24 hours