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Lakhimpur Kheri DM Seals Private Hospital After Father Brings Dead Newborn to Office

Officials opened an inquiry after allegations of fee hikes during labour led to delayed care.

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Overview

  • The district administration sealed Goldar Hospital and began shifting patients to the District Women’s Hospital.
  • ADM A.K. Rastogi visited Srijan Hospital on the DM’s instructions to review the mother’s condition and ordered better treatment.
  • Vipin Gupta alleged the hospital repeatedly increased charges during labour and demanded upfront payment before operating.
  • He said his wife was forced out after the newborn died, and he carried the baby’s body to the DM office to seek action.
  • A local outlet reported doctors at the second hospital blamed incorrect medication for the foetal death, a claim not yet officially verified.