- Monday, March 31, 2025
The complainant claims that after a C-section delivery in 2018 she experienced persistent stomach pain and had to undergo another surgery
By: India Weekly
A DOCTOR has been booked in Meerut for medical negligence for allegedly leaving a bundle of cotton inside a woman’s abdomen following a C-section delivery, police said on Saturday (29).
The case was registered at TP Nagar police station against Dr Shikha Jain on Friday (28) following a court order based on a complaint by Rajni Sharma, they said.
Sharma alleged that she gave birth to a daughter at Sirohi Nursing Home on June 30, 2018, where the surgery was performed by Dr Jain.
She later experienced persistent stomach pain, but despite multiple consultations, the doctor diagnosed her with stomach ulcers, the complaint stated.
As her condition worsened, she underwent surgery at a medical college, where two operations were performed.
Sharma further alleged that the pain was due to a cotton bundle left inside her abdomen due to Dr Jain’s negligence, a police officer said.
The complainant claimed that after receiving no response from authorities, including the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), she approached the court.
Meanwhile, Jain has denied the allegation and claimed the complainant was trying to extort money from her.
When questioned about the alleged monetary demands from the woman, she told PTI that she was not aware of the specifics.
Meerut Chief Medical Officer Dr Ashok Kataria said that he was unaware of any complaint filed by Sharma at his office.
Police have initiated an investigation into the matter. (PTI)
