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Haryana Rights Panel Orders Probe After Newborn’s Arm Severed at Nuh Hospital

A 15-day deadline has been issued for Nuh’s civil surgeon to file a full report following the incident.

Overview

  • The Commission has framed the July 30 case at Mandikhera Civil Hospital as a serious breach of child rights under the UN Convention and India’s constitutional guarantee to health.
  • Its order calls for a detailed account of the delivery timeline, names and roles of medical staff, reasons for the injury and any inquiries initiated.
  • Family members allege hospital doctors used abusive language and forcibly expelled them before transferring the newborn to Nalhar Hospital for care.
  • The Haryana Medical Negligence Board is conducting a parallel investigation into procedural lapses and staff conduct.
  • A review hearing is scheduled for August 26 to assess submitted findings and determine accountability and systemic reforms.