- By Priyanka Koul
- Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Digital Desk, Jaipur: In a disturbing incident in Rajasthan, a major case of alleged medical negligence has emerged at Prince Bijay Singh Memorial (PBM) Hospital in Bikaner. Six women who underwent C-section deliveries at the hospital have developed severe complications, including kidney failure, and are currently undergoing dialysis.
All six have been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with 20-year-old Preeti from Phalodi requiring ventilator support. The affected women are aged between 20 and 27.
A similar incident took place at Kota Medical College, where five women died from kidney failure after C-sections, and several others were critically ill and had to be moved to private hospitals.
Details of the Incident
The complications reportedly began 10 to 15 days ago in PBM Hospital’s maternity wing. Women who underwent C-sections suddenly experienced reduced urine output, kidney failure, and a sharp drop in platelet counts.
Dr. Santosh Khajotia, Head of Department, stated that the kidney failures may not be solely due to infection. Excessive bleeding during surgery could also be a factor. An official investigation is currently underway.
Allegations of Cover-Up
Initial reports suggest that hospital authorities and doctors may have attempted to conceal the incident. However, the worsening condition of the patients has brought serious concerns within the healthcare system to light.
What happened in the Kota Case?
In the Kota case, AIIMS Delhi found that Oxytocin injections meant to control bleeding lacked the required active ingredients. Following these findings, the Rajasthan Drug Department revoked the manufacturing license of the implicated pharmaceutical company.
Dr Surendra Verma, Principal of SP Medical College, noted that acute kidney injury can result from several factors. He added that while all PBM patients in the ICU are currently stable, the possibility of infection in the operation theatre cannot be ruled out. PBM Hospital plans to install a rapid infection detection system capable of identifying infections within 90 seconds to improve patient safety.
Authorities continue to investigate the PBM Hospital incident, and the exact cause will be confirmed only after the final report is released.