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Disciplinary action against Kota medical staff after death of two postpartum women
Rajasthan government suspended a senior doctor and two nurses, and dismissed a contractual doctor at Kota's New Medical College Hospital following the deaths of two postpartum women after C-sections. A show-cause process was initiated for two other doctors, and a time-bound probe was ordered by the Chief Minister after a preliminary review found lapses in medical protocols. The incidents followed C-sections on Monday, with Payal and Jyoti Nayak later dying during treatment.
Why It Matters
The actions underscore accountability in hospital care and the ongoing scrutiny of adherence to medical protocols to protect patient safety.
Timeline
5 Events
Disciplinary action and probe ordered
May 8, 2026
The Rajasthan government suspended a senior doctor and two nursing personnel and dismissed a contractual doctor. Show-cause notices were issued to two other doctors. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed a fair and time-bound probe; Medical Education Commissioner Babulal Goyal visited Kota; preliminary findings indicated lapses in adherence to medical protocols. Associate professor Dr Navneet Kumar was suspended; UTB assistant professor Dr Shraddha Upadhyay was dismissed. Nursing officers Gurjot Kaur and Nimesh Verma were suspended. Show-cause notices were issued to Dr B L Patidar and Dr Neha Sehra. Instructions were issued to ensure proper treatment and close monitoring, with a detailed inquiry underway.
Jyoti Nayak dies during treatment
May 7, 2026
Jyoti Nayak, a resident of Kota, died during treatment.
Payal dies during treatment
May 6, 2026
Payal died during treatment.
Post-operative deterioration of patients
May 5, 2026
Within eight to 12 hours after the procedures, six women deteriorated critically with signs including low blood pressure and urinary blockages; they were shifted to the nephrology department the same night.
C-section surgeries conducted at Kota hospital
May 5, 2026
Around 12-13 pregnant women underwent caesarean-section surgeries at New Medical College Hospital, Kota, on Monday evening.