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Crime
Family protests after mother's death at Apex Hospital in Madhubani, NH-27 blocked twice
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 10:35 AM
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A mother's death following surgery at Apex Hospital in Jhanjharpur, Madhubani sparked violent protests, resulting in vandalism at the hospital and two separate blockades on NH-27.
On Tuesday, a woman who had undergone an operation at Apex Hospital in Jhanjharpur, Madhubani district, died shortly after delivery. The incident ignited anger among her relatives and nearby villagers, who accused the hospital staff of negligence.
The aggrieved crowd stormed the hospital premises, breaking doors, windows and medical equipment. After the vandalism, several staff members fled the building, leaving the facility temporarily non‑functional.
In the aftermath, protestors blocked National Highway 27 at two different points near the hospital, halting traffic for several hours. Police were deployed to disperse the crowd and restore normal flow, but the disruptions underscored the community's frustration over the perceived medical malpractice.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry into the death and the subsequent unrest, while hospital officials have promised a detailed investigation into the alleged lapses in patient care.
The aggrieved crowd stormed the hospital premises, breaking doors, windows and medical equipment. After the vandalism, several staff members fled the building, leaving the facility temporarily non‑functional.
In the aftermath, protestors blocked National Highway 27 at two different points near the hospital, halting traffic for several hours. Police were deployed to disperse the crowd and restore normal flow, but the disruptions underscored the community's frustration over the perceived medical malpractice.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry into the death and the subsequent unrest, while hospital officials have promised a detailed investigation into the alleged lapses in patient care.