Haryana Rights Commission Investigates Disturbing Childbirth Incident at Faridabad Hospital
Rights panel seeks reports on torchlight delivery at Faridabad hospital

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The Haryana Human Rights Commission is investigating a disturbing incident where a woman gave birth in a parking lot at a Faridabad hospital due to locked gates. The commission has directed multiple authorities to report on the incident and assess the failure of healthcare services.
- 01The incident occurred on May 16 when a woman gave birth in the parking lot of a government hospital in Faridabad after being unable to enter due to locked gates.
- 02The Haryana Human Rights Commission has termed the incident as a serious violation of Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and dignity.
- 03Justice (retired) Lalit Batra emphasized the need for immediate and dignified medical care for pregnant women in government hospitals.
- 04Authorities have been directed to submit detailed reports regarding the incident and the overall state of emergency maternal healthcare services.
- 05Following the incident, a general duty assistant was dismissed, a security guard was suspended, and a staff nurse was transferred.
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission has expressed grave concern over a childbirth incident that occurred on May 16 at a first referral unit (FRU) government hospital in Faridabad’s Ballabgarh. A woman gave birth in the parking lot due to locked gates preventing her entry. Commission chairman Justice (retired) Lalit Batra criticized the implementation of the Haryana government's Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), which is intended to provide free and safe delivery services. The commission has mandated several authorities to provide detailed reports on the incident, highlighting failures in the public healthcare system that denied timely medical care. The commission noted that such negligence violates the rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, which includes the right to life and dignity. The health condition of both the mother and child is reportedly stable. The commission has also directed the health department to outline corrective measures to prevent future occurrences and ensure round-the-clock emergency services. The family had arrived at the hospital at 1:40 AM, but the locked gates delayed their entry, resulting in the woman delivering by torchlight. In response to the incident, disciplinary actions have been taken against several staff members.
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The incident highlights serious deficiencies in maternal healthcare services in Faridabad, prompting the need for immediate reforms.
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