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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Hry human rights panel seeks report on baby's severed arm
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident at the civil hospital in Mandikhera, Nuh, where a newborn's arm was allegedly severed completely from the body during delivery on July 30, reportedly due to medical negligence. The commission, condemning the act as a grave violation of human rights, has directed the civil surgeon, Nuh, to submit a detailed factual and medical report within 15 days. The incident, which occurred on July 30. (Getty Images) The incident, which occurred on July 30, surfaced following a news report published in a leading daily on August 1. As per the report, Sarjeena (single name) was admitted to Mandikhera civil hospital for childbirth. During delivery, due to alleged negligence by the attending medical staff, the newborn's limb was completely detached. The family was reportedly subjected to verbal abuse and forcibly removed from the hospital when they questioned the medical team. The injured infant was later referred to Nalhar Hospital for further treatment, said the family members. The HHRC's full bench—comprising chairperson justice Lalit Batra (retd) and members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia—termed the case an egregious violation of the right to life and health under Article 21 of the Constitution. The commission also highlighted that the incident breaches international child rights norms under Articles 6 and 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). 'This irreversible and brutal injury to a newborn at the very start of life is an appalling instance of medical negligence,' said justice Batra. 'The failure of established medical protocols, coupled with the reported abusive conduct of hospital staff, underlines a deep crisis in public health accountability.' In its directive, the commission has sought specific details regarding the circumstances of the delivery, the names and designations of the attending doctors and nursing staff, the precise cause of the injury, any immediate or ongoing treatment or rehabilitation offered to the child, and the nature of any departmental or internal inquiries initiated. It has also asked for an explanation regarding the alleged abusive behaviour towards the family. According to Dr Puneet Arora, protocol and information and public relations officer the commission, the commission's order has been forwarded to the additional chief secretary (health), director general health services, and the civil surgeon, Nuh. The hospital did not respond to HT for comments on the incident. A senior health department official said that the case has been forwarded to the medical negligence board for a detailed investigation. 'We have taken all the documents from the hospital. Afterwards, we will question the team involved in the surgery, including the doctor,' he said. The next hearing is scheduled for August 26. The HHRC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and rights of all citizens, especially vulnerable groups like women and children, in the healthcare system. It assured that stern and appropriate action would follow based on the report's findings.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Newborn amputation: Nuh civil surgeon directed to submit detailed report
Chandigarh: The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a horrific and inhumane incident at the Civil Hospital, Mandikhera (Nuh), where a newborn's arm was allegedly severed completely from the body during delivery due to gross medical negligence. The commission has sought complete details about the circumstances which led to the amputation and the details of medicos and paramedics who were present on the spot at the time of occurrence. Besides this, the commission also sought a clear explanation for the severing of the newborn's limb and steps taken for the treatment and rehabilitation of the child. The commission also sought details of any departmental or internal inquiry initiated, and an explanation regarding the alleged misconduct with the victim's family. According to the report, Sarjeena was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Mandikhera, for delivery. During childbirth, due to the alleged callous conduct of the attending medical staff, the newborn's limb was completely detached. Shockingly, when the aggrieved family questioned the medical team, they were allegedly met with abusive language and were forcefully thrown out of the ward. The newborn was later referred to Nalhar Hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These 11 Everyday Foods Might Be the Key to Knee Pain Relief Undo The full bench of the commission, comprising Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra and members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, observed that the incident constitutes a grave violation of the right to life and health guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Commission strongly condemned the apparent failure of medical protocols and the alarming lack of human sensitivity at a public healthcare institution, highlighting a disturbing erosion of accountability within the system. The Commission also noted that the incident represents a direct breach of Articles 6 and 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Justice Batra, heading the bench, remarked that the irreversible and brutal injury to an innocent newborn at the very beginning of life is not only a shocking example of medical negligence, but also raises serious questions on the state of public health services in the region. The alleged misconduct, abusive behaviour, and expulsion of the victim's family by hospital staff further intensify the human rights violations. The commission has directed the Civil Surgeon, Nuh, to submit a comprehensive factual and medical report within 15 days of receipt of the order, specifically addressing the following points. MSID: 123134365 413 |
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Haryana Human Rights Commission demands report on a newborn's severed arm during delivery
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken a suo motu cognisance of an incident pertaining to a newborn, whose arm was completely severed during the delivery at a hospital in Nuh district. The Commission said the incident 'constitutes a grave violation of the rights of the child as enshrined under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)' and 'undermines faith in public institutions'. Seeking a detailed medical and factual report from the Civil Surgeon within a fortnight, the Commission, headed by Chairperson, Lalit Batra, has demanded to know the exact circumstances of the delivery, reasons for the severing of the limb, steps taken for the treatment and rehabilitation of the child. 'The right to safe childbirth and postnatal care is an integral part of the right to health, protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The alleged severing of the newborn's arm during delivery indicates prima facie a case of egregious medical negligence. The failure to ensure standard operative procedures, particularly in a government facility where patients rely upon public healthcare, not only endangers lives but undermines faith in public institutions,' observed the Commission, in its four-page order. The incident took place on July 30, 2025, when the infant, Sarjeena, was admitted to Mandi Khera Civil Hospital for the delivery. 'It is further alleged that instead of handling the matter with due responsibility and care, the attending doctors responded aggressively, used abusive language and forced the family out of the ward. The newborn was subsequently referred to Nalhar Hospital,' said the Commission, in its order, referring to a media report. The three-member Commission, comprising members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, observed that Article 6 of the UNCRC affirmed that every child had the inherent right to life and State should ensure the maximum extent possible help for the survival and development of the child and the Article 19 obligated the State to protect children from all forms of physical or mental harm or neglect while in the care of any person, including medical professionals. 'The permanent and irreversible injury inflicted upon the newborn during the birth represents a direct breach of these international obligations,' said the order, adding that it undermined 'the child's right to health, dignity and a life free from preventable harm'.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Newborn's arm severed during delivery in Nuh hospital; Haryana Human Rights panel takes suo motu cognisance
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a horrific and inhumane incident at the Civil Hospital, Mandikhera (District Nuh), where a newborn's arm was allegedly severed completely from the body during delivery due to gross medical negligence. The matter came to light through a disturbing news report published in a leading newspaper on 1 August 2025, describing the events that occurred on 30 July 2025. The Commission has sought complete details about the circumstances which led to the amputation and the details of medicos and paramedics who were present on the spot at the time of occurrence. Besides this, the Commission also sought a clear explanation for the severing of the newborn's limb and steps taken for the treatment and rehabilitation of the child. The Commission also sought details of any departmental or internal inquiry initiated and an explanation regarding the alleged misconduct with the victim's family. According to the report, Sarjeena (wife of Shri Shakeel) was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Mandikhera for delivery. During childbirth, due to the alleged callous conduct of the attending medical staff, the newborn's limb was completely detached. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cyprus investments might be cheaper than you think Cyprus Investments | Search Ads Get Info Undo Shockingly, when the aggrieved family questioned the medical team, they were allegedly met with abusive language and were forcefully thrown out of the ward. The newborn was later referred to Nalhar Hospital. The Full Bench of the Commission, comprising Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra and Members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, observed that the incident constitutes a grave violation of the right to life and health guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Commission strongly condemned the apparent failure of medical protocols and the alarming lack of human sensitivity at a public healthcare institution, highlighting a disturbing erosion of accountability within the system. The Commission also noted that the incident represents a direct breach of Articles 6 and 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Justice Batra, heading the Full Bench, remarked that the irreversible and brutal injury to an innocent newborn at the very beginning of life is not only a shocking example of medical negligence but also raises serious questions on the state of public health services in the region. The alleged misconduct, abusive behaviour, and expulsion of the victim's family by hospital staff further intensify the human rights violations. The Commission has directed the Civil Surgeon, Nuh, to submit a comprehensive factual and medical report within 15 days of receipt of the order, specifically addressing the following points:
