KOTA, Rajasthan: Two women who were operated on for delivery in Bundi district died after being referred to hospitals in Kota following post-operative deterioration, hospital officials and family members said on Thursday. A third woman, also transferred to Kota, is undergoing treatment in critical condition.
Patients referred from Bundi after caesarean complications
According to statements released by local officials and relatives, three pregnant women underwent caesarean section procedures at the women's hospital in Bundi on Wednesday. Their conditions worsened after the operations and all three were subsequently sent to healthcare facilities in Kota at different times.
Hospital Deputy Controller Dr Govind Gupta said the deaths of two patients were reported through the media and that higher authorities have been informed. Dr Nirmala Sharma, Superintendent of JK Lon Hospital, Kota, confirmed that one of the transferred patients, identified as Zeenat, arrived at the facility at 6 am on Thursday and remains under treatment in critical condition.
Family account and timeline in one case
Relatives of 25-year-old Kavita Kumawat provided a detailed sequence of events surrounding her deterioration. Family members said Kavita, who had previously delivered by caesarean three years ago, was admitted to the district hospital in Bundi on Wednesday for her second delivery. Medical staff advised a caesarean, and she was taken to the operation theatre at about 12:00 noon.
After the procedure she was moved to the ward where, the family said, staff observed heavy bleeding. She was referred to Kota and transported there after 4 pm. Kavita was pronounced dead at a private hospital in Kota at about 6:00 pm. Relatives stated that the cause of collapse was excessive bleeding leading to a fall in pulse and blood pressure. Her body was cremated on Thursday in her maternal village of Rasulpura, Indragarh.
- Number of patients operated in Bundi: 3
- Deaths reported in Kota: 2 (Varsha Sen and Kavita Kumawat)
- One patient under treatment: Zeenat, critical at JK Lon Hospital
Public reaction and administrative note
Media images from Bundi showed villagers staging protests after one of the deceased, identified as Varsha Sen, was brought back to her native place. Protesters placed the body on the road as a demonstration of anger and grievance following the deaths.
"The news of the deaths was reported through the media and higher officials have been informed of the incident,"
— Dr Govind Gupta, Deputy Controller, as cited in the initial reporting.
Implications for maternal care in the region
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about obstetric care and the management of post-operative complications in district-level facilities. Families of the affected women described rapid deterioration following caesarean delivery, with heavy bleeding reported in at least one case. The transfers to Kota underline the role of the city as a referral centre for specialised treatment in southern Rajasthan.
| Patient | Place operated | Referred to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsha Sen | Bundi women's hospital | Kota (hospital) | Died during treatment |
| Kavita Kumawat (25) | Bundi women's hospital | Private hospital, Kota | Died; cremated in Rasulpura, Indragarh |
| Zeenat | Bundi women's hospital | JK Lon Hospital, Kota | Undergoing treatment; critical |
Officials in Kota and Bundi have been notified, and hospital authorities in Kota are treating the remaining patient while enquiries may be initiated to determine clinical details and the sequence of care. The protest in Bundi reflects the distress in local communities when maternal outcomes are poor and underscores the need for transparent investigation and improved communication between district facilities and referral hospitals.
Further updates are expected as treating physicians and district health authorities provide more information on the clinical causes and any administrative follow-up.
