"Our First Child Was Taken Away By Negligence": Grieving Family Demands Justice
Suhail Rather
Bandipora, July 14 (KNS): A family in the remote village of Nayal Kanzalwan, Gurez, is mourning the tragic loss of their newborn child, allegedly due to medical negligence at the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Bagtore.
According to the family, Gulshan Bashir, a resident of Nayal Gurez and expecting her first child, was admitted to NTPHC Bagtore at around 6:00 AM on Monday morning after experiencing severe labour pains and pregnancy-related complications. The family claims that for the next four critical hours, no doctor attended to her.
Her brother, Shabir Ahmad Bhat, in a desperate plea for justice, submitted a written application to BMO & SHO Gurez detailing the harrowing ordeal.
"Despite her critical condition, no doctor was present until 10:00 AM. Even after the doctor arrived, my sister was left in excruciating pain without proper care. We were not allowed to see her, and no updates were given," Bhat recounted, his voice trembling with grief.
According to family members, by 2:00 PM, the situation turned dire. They were abruptly informed that Gulshan's condition had worsened, and she was being referred to CHC Dawar. There, she finally delivered the baby—but it was too late. The newborn could not survive.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The family alleges that the absence of timely medical intervention, lack of monitoring, and delayed referral led to the infant's death.
"This was their first child. Their dreams have been shattered because of sheer incompetence," Bhat said, fighting back tears.
The on-duty doctor, Dr. Rameez, has come under scrutiny for the alleged lapses. According to the family, after the referral, Gulshan was further shifted to Bandipora Hospital due to excessive blood loss, adding to the trauma.
When contacted, the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Gurez, Dr. Feroz Iqbal, confirmed that an inquiry has been initiated.
"We have constituted a team of five doctors to investigate the matter. A report will be submitted within three days," Dr. Iqbal assured.
However, for the grieving family, assurances are not enough. They demand accountability, strict action against those responsible, and systemic reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
"We just want justice. No family should go through this pain," Bhat said, his words echoing the anguish of a brother who watched his sister suffer—and a family that lost a child they never got to hold. (KNS)