Tragic Negligence: Newborn Dies After Corridor Delivery in Karnataka Government Hospital

Nov 19, 2025 11:38 pm CST

A tragic case of alleged medical negligence at Karnataka's Haveri Women and Children's Hospital resulted in a newborn's death after a woman in labor was denied a bed and delivered in a hospital corridor. The incident has sparked political debate between BJP and Congress over healthcare standards in government facilities, with family members claiming staff were distracted by mobile phones instead of providing timely care to the 30-year-old mother.