Madhya Pradesh: 132 women sterilised in 5 hours in Chhatarpur | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Madhya Pradesh: 132 women sterilised in 5 hours in Chhatarpur

Hindustan Times | By, Bhopal
Nov 19, 2014 04:13 PM IST

Hardly a fortnight after horrendous incident in Chhattisgarh, where eight women lost their lives and about fifty women were hospitalised in serious condition, a sterilisation camp of a similar kind was conducted in Chhatarpur district.

Hardly a fortnight after horrendous incident in Chhattisgarh, where eight women lost their lives and about fifty women were hospitalised in serious condition, a sterilisation camp of a similar kind was conducted in Ghuvara panchayat of Chhatarpur district. About 132 women were reportedly operated upon in five hours, that too at night. Thankfully, no untoward incident has been reported yet.

According to media reports, a sterilisation camp was organised at Ghuvara, 339 km from state capital on Saturday. Senior officials in Ghuvara accept that the family planning camp was organised by the government authorities but refused to speak on record.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Block medical officer, JP Yadav said Dr Geeta Chaurasia performed the sterilisation surgeries, which started at 9pm on Saturday and continued till about 2am late night. He could not give reasons for carrying out surgeries at night. However, sources say arrangements like stretchers and beds etc too were not available in sufficient numbers.

The incident happened on Saturday, while the state government came out with a statement on Monday, claiming that family planning programmes in Madhya Pradesh are not target-based and are self-motivated.

The press statement by the government said under Prerna Abhiyaan, family planning and welfare activities are being undertaken without setting targets. "In view of deaths of some women at a sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh recently, public health and family welfare department has sent detailed directives staff concerned to strictly follow the protocol," the statement said.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates, Bihar Board 12th Result Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On