Baby dies after fall during delivery outside labour ward in Karnataka, probe ordered

HAVERI (KARNATAKA): (Nov 20) A new born baby has died after allegedly falling to the floor moments after birth at the district hospital here, prompting the district surgeon to order an inquiry into the incident.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when 30-year-old Roopa Karabannanavar, who hails from Kakol village near Ranebennur, arrived at the hospital in labour, officials said.

According to her family, despite severe labour pain, she was not admitted as the obstetrics and gynaecology ward was full.