21 December 2023 08:54 pm Views - 2127
According to sources, the mother passed away shortly after undergoing a cesarean operation for her first delivery on the 18th. Further, it has been disclosed that the infant did not survive until delivery.
Relatives of the deceased mother and child harbour suspicions regarding the circumstances leading to their deaths. Prompted by their concerns, a formal complaint has been lodged with the police.
In response to the family's reservations, the hospital authorities have been pressed to conduct a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, a senior officer at the Wathupitiwala Base Hospital acknowledged the doubts surrounding the deaths and informed that, upon police intervention and court approval, a post-mortem examination will be carried out at the hospital.