In the Indian state of Haryana, a horrific medical tragedy has captured the attention of the entire public. According to reports, on July 30, in one of the local hospitals, during childbirth, due to the negligence of doctors, a newborn baby’s arm was torn off. This became known a few days later through “The Times of India” and other local media outlets.
According to witnesses and the baby’s family members, the medical staff failed to follow the necessary precautions during delivery, and as a result of rough handling, the infant sustained a severe injury. Most shockingly, after the incident, when the family demanded an explanation from the doctors, the medical staff insulted them and drove them out of the hospital.
As the situation escalated, the baby was transferred to another hospital. The Haryana Human Rights Commission officially intervened in the incident, assessing it as a gross violation of the right to life and health guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Commission also emphasized that Articles 6 and 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child had been violated.
For reference: Article 6 of the Convention establishes that every child has the right to life from the moment of birth. States are obliged to protect the life and health of children, as well as to take all necessary measures for their physical, mental, and social development. Article 19 requires states to protect children from any violence, neglect, and abuse through legislative and social systems by introducing preventive measures.
This tragedy has raised serious questions in India about the quality of medical services and the accountability of healthcare workers. The public and human rights advocates are demanding a full investigation of the incident, punishment for those responsible, and legislative reforms to ensure such cases do not happen again.
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