Prayagraj Woman in Critical Condition After Botched Abortion by Unlicensed Practitioner
A 25-year-old woman from the Phaphamau area of Prayagraj is fighting for her life at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital following a disastrous abortion procedure performed by an unqualified medical practitioner. The incident has left her with severe internal injuries and sparked a police investigation into the alleged negligence.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to hospital authorities and police sources, the woman became pregnant and was allegedly taken by her partner to an unlicensed practitioner for an abortion. The procedure went horribly wrong, resulting in extensive damage to her uterus and intestines. This led to massive internal bleeding and a serious infection, putting her life in immediate jeopardy.
As her condition rapidly deteriorated, her partner reportedly admitted her to SRN Hospital and then vanished without a trace. Family members, initially unaware of her whereabouts, later managed to locate her at the hospital, where she was already undergoing emergency treatment.
Emergency Medical Intervention
Doctors at SRN Hospital stated that when the patient arrived, she was in a near-collapse state and required urgent life-saving measures. A specialized medical team, led by senior faculty, performed an emergency surgery that lasted nearly three hours to address the critical injuries.
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Neelam Singh emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the patient remains in critical condition under round-the-clock monitoring. "She is under intensive care and had been on ventilator support. Our entire team is working continuously to stabilise her," Dr. Singh explained.
Surgical Procedure and Current Status
The surgical team, supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Santosh Singh and including Dr. Atreyi Saha, Dr. Anamika Pandey, Dr. Khalid, Dr. Vivek, and Dr. Aditya, performed a complex operation. They removed the severely damaged uterus and repaired intestinal perforations to prevent further complications.
Dr. Santosh Singh provided details on the patient's condition: "When she arrived, the uterus was ruptured badly and intestines were perforated. Immediate surgery was the only option to save her life and though it was successful, next 48 hours remain extremely critical." He added that while the ventilator has been removed and her condition is currently stable, she remains in a critical state.
Police Investigation Underway
In response to the incident, local police have registered a preliminary inquiry and are actively investigating the roles of both the woman's partner and the unlicensed practitioner who performed the botched abortion. The investigation aims to hold those responsible accountable for their actions and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
This case highlights the severe risks associated with seeking medical procedures from unqualified individuals, underscoring the importance of accessing licensed healthcare services for such sensitive matters.
