# Medical negligence investigation in Bhadohi hospital

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-negligence-investigation-in-bhadohi-hospital
> Updated: 2026-10-03T13:56:42.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, a woman from the Musahar community was forced to give birth on a roadside after allegedly being denied admission to the Maharaja Chet Singh District Hospital. The family alleged that staff refused care due to her caste and, in one account, demanded a bribe of 10,000 rupees. While hospital officials cited low hemoglobin levels as a reason for referral, the incident gained widespread attention after video footage of the roadside delivery circulated on social media.

Following an inquiry ordered by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, several administrative and disciplinary actions were taken. Initial reports indicated the suspension of staff nurse Neelam Maurya and the withholding of salary for gynecologist Dr. Mukesh Prajapati, alongside recommendations for action against other senior medical officials. Subsequent reports confirmed that the doctor on duty was dismissed from service and other staff members faced consequences for medical negligence.

## Claims

- A hospital staff member demanded 10,000 rupees for the delivery. (disputed)
- The superintendent of the District Women’s Hospital rejected claims regarding demands for money. (disputed)
- The doctor accountable for emergency medical services was dismissed from service. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The mother and the newborn were subsequently admitted to the hospital and are in healthy condition. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The woman was denied hospital admission due to her Dalit Mushar caste status. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Uttar Pradesh: Doctor dismissed after Dalit woman gives birth on roadside

A Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh gave birth on a roadside after being allegedly denied hospital admission. The incident has led to the dismissal of the on-duty doctor following a government inquiry.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uttar-pradesh-doctor-dismissed-after-dalit-woman-gives-birth-on-roadside

### 2026-10-01: Bhadohi hospital staff face action after woman gives birth on roadside

A woman gave birth on a roadside in Bhadohi, India, after allegedly being denied admission at a government hospital. Investigations have led to staff suspensions and recommended actions against medical officers

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bhadohi-hospital-staff-face-action-after-woman-gives-birth-on-roadside

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