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Protest at Assam Health Centre Over Pregnant Woman’s Death, Families Demand Rs 10 Lakh Compensation
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:21 PM
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Families and locals staged a protest at an Assam health centre after a pregnant woman died, demanding a compensation of Rs 10 lakh.
A group of relatives and community members gathered outside an Assam health centre to protest the death of a pregnant woman who was under medical care. The demonstrators alleged negligence and called for accountability from the health authorities. They demanded a compensation package of Rs 10 lakh for the bereaved family, citing the loss of both the mother and the unborn child. The protest remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans demanding justice. Health officials have not yet issued a statement on the incident or the compensation request.