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26-year-old woman dies during delivery at Bikaner health centre amid doctor absence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 10:45 AM
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A 26‑year‑old woman, Komal Ojha, died while giving birth at the Mahajan Community Health Centre in Bikaner, with relatives claiming no doctor was present to attend the delivery.
According to local reports, 26‑year‑old Komal Ojha collapsed and later died while delivering her baby at the Mahajan Community Health Centre in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The incident occurred during a routine delivery session at the government‑run facility.
Family members who arrived at the centre allege that no qualified doctor was on site when the labour began, and that the staff present were unable to provide timely medical intervention as her condition deteriorated.
Witnesses said the situation quickly escalated into a heated confrontation, with relatives demanding immediate attention and accusing the centre of negligence. Hospital officials later confirmed that a doctor was called after the emergency was raised, but the delay, they said, contributed to the fatal outcome.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter monitoring of obstetric services in rural health centres, with local health authorities promising an inquiry into staffing practices and emergency response protocols.
Family members who arrived at the centre allege that no qualified doctor was on site when the labour began, and that the staff present were unable to provide timely medical intervention as her condition deteriorated.
Witnesses said the situation quickly escalated into a heated confrontation, with relatives demanding immediate attention and accusing the centre of negligence. Hospital officials later confirmed that a doctor was called after the emergency was raised, but the delay, they said, contributed to the fatal outcome.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter monitoring of obstetric services in rural health centres, with local health authorities promising an inquiry into staffing practices and emergency response protocols.