Pregnant Woman and Newborn Die in Madhya Pradesh Hospital

A pregnant woman and her newborn died during childbirth at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh on August 28, 2026, following allegations of medical negligence.

A viral video surfaced showing the woman pleading for help, claiming doctors intended to harm her, leading to the immediate suspension of two attending physicians.

The state government has ordered a high-level probe into the incident to determine the cause of death and the validity of the patient's claims.