# Two more women die after C-section in Rajasthan, probe ordered

2026-09-19T01:21:58+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Two women died after developing complications following C-sections at Bundi's District Women's Hospital. Kavita Kumawat (32) and Varsha Sain (28) were admitted on September 15, underwent surgery the next day, and were referred to Kota after their condition worsened. They died at separate private hospitals on September 18. Two other women, Jeenet (20) and Pinky (23), developed similar complications and were shifted to Kota, their condition is stable. The hospital has sealed the operation theatre for sampling and sterilisation. Gynaecologist Chandresh Meena has been placed under awaiting posting order. A three-member inquiry committee headed by the Bundi sub-divisional magistrate is investigating. The families have demanded an impartial probe, suspension of the doctor, and Rs 50 lakh compensation for each family. The deaths follow a series of post-C-section complications across Rajasthan since May, with 19 maternal deaths reported by July.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report the same facts, but National Herald India leads with the families' protest and compensation demand, while The Hindu leads with the official inquiry and health department response. National Herald India provides more detail on the series of earlier deaths and the blockage of the highway. The Hindu mentions the collector seeking a report. The coverage is largely straight reporting from both outlets, with no strong ideological slant. The state government has not yet released the committee's findings, which will determine if systemic failures exist in infection control or patient monitoring.

## Coverage

- nationalheraldindia.com (neutral report) <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/rajasthans-c-section-deaths-mount-as-2-more-women-die-after-surgery-in-bundi>
  Leads with families' protest but reports official response without favour
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/two-more-women-die-in-rajasthan-after-c-sections-probe-committee-formed/article71482426.ece>
  Leads with official inquiry and health department actions, no slant

Tags: Bundi, C-section, District Women's Hospital Bundi, maternal mortality, Rajasthan
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