Guwahati: A 30-year-old woman died on September 3 during a sterilisation surgery at Margherita Civil Hospital. The death of Lalita Munda, a mother of three from Naziratting No. 3 Line in Digboi, sparked intense public outcry. Protesters shut down National Highway 38 on September 4 to demand accountability. Traffic ground to a halt.
Groups including the Tea Tribes Students Association, the Adivasi Students Association, and the Munda Mahasabha led the charge. They accused hospital staff of medical negligence. The activists want the doctor who performed the surgery behind bars immediately. They also demand a one-time payment of Rs 20 lakh to support the surviving children.
Official reports on the exact cause of the death remain missing. Authorities have not yet confirmed the medical details or opened an investigation into the allegations. For now, the groups continue to press their case. One protester stated, "The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the allegations of medical negligence are yet to be independently established." The community waits for answers.
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