Five doctors from the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri have been suspended after the death of a pregnant woman, raising concerns about possible medical negligence. Officials reported this on Tuesday.
The woman, Razim Akhter, aged 35, from Badhaal Kotranka, died at GMC Rajouri on Sunday afternoon. She was five-and-a-half months pregnant and had been admitted with complications. Initially treated at a hospital in Kandi, she was later referred to GMC Rajouri for specialized care.
The suspended doctors are Dr. Veenu Bharti and Dr. Neetu from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Dr. Shakir Ahmed Parray, Dr. Shafkat Ulla, and Dr. Anif Saleem Rather from the Department of Casualty. They were on night duty in the Emergency Ward when the woman was being treated.
Additionally, two other doctors and eight staff members, including paramedics and support staff, have received show-cause notices. They must explain the alleged negligence to the Principal of GMC Rajouri.
Political leaders have criticized the incident. Budhal MLA Javed Iqbal Choudhary expressed concern over the woman’s death, while former Rajouri MLA Choudhary Qamar Hussain held a press conference demanding accountability.
Tragically, before her death, the woman had lost three of her children to a mysterious illness just last week.
The GMC Rajouri administration has promised a thorough investigation and appropriate action based on the findings.
