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A newborn infant died after allegedly falling to the ground immediately after birth at the district hospital in Haveri, India. The mother, Roopa Karabannanavar, was reportedly not admitted to the full obstetrics and gynaecology ward and gave birth in the corridor. Relatives claim hospital staff ignored her pleas for help while she was in labor. An inquiry has been ordered by the district surgeon, with promises of legal action if negligence is found. The article is published in “The Hindu” e-paper on November 18, 2025.

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Infant Dies After Birth in Haveri Hospital Corridor; Inquiry Ordered

Belagavi, India – November 18, 2025 – Tragedy struck at the district hospital in Haveri, Karnataka, on Tuesday when a newborn infant died shortly after birth. Roopa Karabannanavar, 30, from Kakol village near Ranebennur, arrived at the hospital to give birth but was reportedly denied admission to the obstetrics and gynaecology ward due to overcrowding.

According to reports, Ms. Karabannanavar was forced to deliver her baby in a hospital corridor. The infant allegedly fell to the ground immediately after birth, sustaining serious injuries that proved fatal within minutes.

The family of the deceased has filed a complaint, alleging negligence on the part of hospital staff. They claim that despite repeatedly informing doctors and nurses of Ms. Karabannanavar’s intense pain, their pleas for assistance were ignored.

District Surgeon P.R. Havanoor has announced that a formal inquiry into the incident will be conducted. “We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event,” Havanoor told reporters. “If any negligence is found, we will take appropriate legal action against those responsible.”

The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the capacity and quality of care at the Haveri district hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

The news was originally published in “The Hindu” e-paper on November 18, 2025.

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