Silchar: A pregnant woman identified as Zarina Begum dies after giving birth at a hospital in Sonabarighat, Silchar. According to available reports, she gave birth to a child but was bleeding tremendously after the delivery.
Due to post-delivery complications, she was referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), but died on reaching the hospital.
Local residents allege that her death was caused by negligence on the part of the hospital staff. They claim that although two ambulances were available at the hospital, no ambulance was arranged in time to take her to SMCH.
Road Blocked, Ambulance Vandalized After Patient’s Death in Sonabarighat
In response, residents have started protesting in front of the hospital, accusing doctors and nurses of negligence.
Protesters have reportedly vandalized an ambulance and blocked the road with body. A large number of police personnel have been deployed to bring the situation under control.