UP woman denied hospital admission over caste, gives birth on roadside outside hospital gate

A Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh allegedly gave birth outside a Bhadohi government hospital after staff refused admission. An inquiry found negligence by several employees, leading to a doctor's dismissal, a nurse's transfer and action against other officials.

New Delhi: A 20-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district gave birth on the roadside outside a government hospital after she was allegedly denied admission when staff learnt she belonged to the Dalit Musahar community. Her family helped her deliver the baby outside the hospital gate.

The incident took place at Maharaja Chet Singh District Hospital in Gyanpur after the woman went into labour on Tuesday night. A video showing her giving birth outside the facility later spread on social media, prompting Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh........

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