FIR against doc, hospital for burn injury during C-section

Panchkula: Police have registered an FIR against a doctor and hospital in Mansa Devi Complex (MDC) following allegations of medical negligence during a C-section surgery.The case was filed on a complaint by Kiran Singhmar, a resident of Panchkula Sector 21, who alleged that her daughter, Ruchika Singhmar, 31, suffered a serious burn injury while undergoing the medical procedure on Nov 16, 2025.
According to the FIR filed at MDC police station, the patient was admitted under the supervision of Dr Shilva. During the C-section at Cloudnine Hospital, Ruchika allegedly sustained a burn near the ankle — an area unrelated to the surgery.The FIR alleged that the hospital did not immediately inform the patient or her attendants about the burn. The injury was discovered later by family members. According to the complaint, the burn led to severe physical pain, permanent scarring, risk of infection, emotional trauma and extended medical treatment. The family also alleged that the patient had to bear additional financial burden to manage the burn.Police said the matter was first referred for medical examination and expert review. After the medical inquiry report was submitted, it was found that offences under BNS were applicable. Consequently, an FIR under BNS Sections 125(a) (reckless or negligent acts that endanger human life or personal safety) and 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) was registered earlier this month.When contacted, Dr Shilva asked TOI to contact the hospital spokesperson in the matter.Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for Cloudnine Group of Hospitals told TOI that the case had been reviewed by the CMO's office, Panchkula (civil surgeon, Panchkula). The spokesperson said the hospital provided all the necessary medical support to the patient till Feb 2, 2026, including appropriate plastic surgery interventions and added that the patient's condition was stable. The hospital strongly refuted what it termed as "misleading claims," asserting that the allegations appeared to be aimed at tarnishing the reputation of a trusted healthcare institution. The spokesperson urged the media to refer to the CMO's report for clarity on the matter.The committee report under the civil surgeon concluded that the burn sustained by the patient was an electric accident during the procedure. While the report found no deliberate act by the operating team, it stated that the incident was a preventable accident and that negligence or ignorance regarding proper handling of electrocautery equipment by hospital staff could not be ruled out. The committee also noted that once the burn was identified, the hospital provided dermatological and plastic surgery care.The family has also approached the consumer forum with a complaint.