Tragedy in Palghar: Infant Dies During Delivery Amid Controversy Over Doctor Availability at Rural Hospital

Oct 24, 2025 05:22 pm CST

A family in Maharashtra's Palghar district alleges their newborn died during childbirth due to physician absence at a government hospital, while officials maintain a doctor was handling another emergency and suggest the infant had a congenital abnormality. The incident raises concerns about rural healthcare access and emergency medical response protocols in underserved communities.