Dumka: A 25-year-old woman from a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) allegedly died due to medical negligence while giving birth at a private clinic in Godda on Wednesday. The accused doctor fled the clinic, located in Kedobazar under Sundarpahari police station limits, as locals blocked the road and staged protests.
Incident Details
Meera Malto, a resident of Ratanpur Kusum Ghati, belonged to the Pahariya community and was expecting her second child. While the newborn is safe, she died during the operation. After the incident, the doctor present at the clinic allegedly fled.
Protests and Allegations
Villagers blocked the Sundarpahari main road at Kedobazar, accusing the clinic of gross negligence and alleging it was operating without proper authorisation, adequate facilities, or qualified doctors. The deceased woman's family also accused local Jal Sahiya Sara Malto of directing them to the private clinic instead of a government hospital.
Police later cleared the blockade. “The matter is being investigated,” Godda civil surgeon Dr. Subhash Sharma said.
About the Author
Rajesh Kumar Pandey: With over a decade of journalism experience, he covers the entire Santhal Parganas encompassing six districts in Jharkhand. He writes on varied issues from politics, health, tribal issues among others.
