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Medical Negligence in Delhi Hospital Claimed My Wife’s Life - Husband

The tragic story of Gargi Meena, whose life was allegedly claimed by medical negligence at a Delhi hospital. This case reveals alarming details of unregistered nurses, fake certificates, and the family's relentless pursuit of justice.

By Ruchi Bhattar&Sudip Ghosh
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Medical Negligence - Tragic End to a Planned Family Trip

In 2018, the Meena family was eagerly planning a pleasure trip. However, their plans took a tragic turn when Gargi Meena, wife of Uttam Chand Meena, experienced a slight stomach pain. To ensure she could travel comfortably, the family took her to Saroj Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi as a precaution. Tragically, they never imagined that Gargi would not return alive from that hospital visit.

On the morning of March 29th, Gargi experienced mild stomach pain. “Since we were going to travel, I thought it was best to vist a hospital for a quick check-up,” said Uttam Chand Meena, her husband. Their elder daughter, Geetanjali Meena, accompanied her mother to the hospital. Around 2:45 or 3:00 P.M, Geetanjali called Uttam, informing him about an impending surgery and that his consent was required.

Unexpected Diagnosis and Urgency

Uttam who works as a government servant recalled consulting with the Chief Medical Officer of his department, K.L. Geena, who advised against any such procedures during the menstrual cycle. She suggested getting medication prescribed and having Gargi discharged immediately. However, when Uttam communicated this to Dr. Nisha Jain, the Head of Gynecology at the hospital, he alleges he was met with hostility. “She yelled at me, ‘Don’t you understand that the patient is dying? How much is she bleeding? Don’t you understand? She will die! Take her if you want,’" Uttam recounted. Faced with this dire warning from a senior medical professional, Uttam felt he had no choice but to proceed with the hospital's recommendation.

Geetanjali, victim Gargi Meena's daughter shared: “Although the pain was not that serious, we went to the hospital for the medicines in case the pain increased on our way, as a precautionary measure for my mother. The doctor said that my mother was bleeding heavily due to her menstrual cycle and had fibroids. However, the fibroids were very small, only 3.3 mm, but still, the doctor insisted that she was bleeding heavily and that she was bleeding to death. Therefore, the doctor said she needed to be operated on immediately. That was the only option given to us.”

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