Pregnant woman dies after doctor performs surgery under influence of alcohol
A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Shahjahanpur died after an operation was performed by a doctor alleged to be under the influence of alcohol, prompting police to file a culpable homicide case against two physicians. The newborn boy is receiving treatment while authorities continue the investigation.
- ✓A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Shahjahanpur died after an operation was performed by a doctor alleged to be under the influence of alcohol, prompting police to file a culpable homicide case against two physicians.
- ✓According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), Diksha Bhaware, the woman, identified as Julie, went into labour on September 8.
- ✓KP arrived in an allegedly inebriated condition and proceeded with the operation, during which Julie gave birth to a baby boy during the night of September 8‑9.
A 22-year-old pregnant resident of Kakarha village, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, died following a surgical procedure carried out by a doctor who police allege was intoxicated. The incident has led the Shahjahanpur police to register a case against two doctors under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), Diksha Bhaware, the woman, identified as Julie, went into labour on September 8. While being transported to a government hospital in a private ambulance, the driver stopped near Puwayan and suggested a private hospital. Dr. Firoz, present at that facility, summoned Dr. KP from the city. Police claim Dr. KP arrived in an allegedly inebriated condition and proceeded with the operation, during which Julie gave birth to a baby boy during the night of September 8‑9. Her health deteriorated thereafter, and the doctor advised the family to move her to Bareilly, where she succumbed to her injuries en route.
The case highlights concerns over medical negligence and the safety of patients in private healthcare settings. Julie's infant son is currently receiving care at a hospital, while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the doctors' conduct. The incident has sparked calls for stricter oversight of medical practitioners and reinforces the need for stringent enforcement of professional standards in the state.
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| Issuing Authority | Uttar Pradesh State Bureau (Lucknow) |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | HEALTH |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |