Tension prevailed at a private hospital in Yamunanagar on Monday after the death of a 60-year-old woman during treatment triggered protests by her family, who alleged medical negligence, delayed referral to a higher medical centre and improper treatment.

Police reached the hospital following information about the protest, brought the situation under control and shifted the body to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination. Officials said further action would be taken after examining the complaint and medical evidence.

The deceased was identified as Manvinder Kaur (60), a resident of Jagadhri Workshop and mother of five children. According to her husband, Parvinder Singh, she had undergone surgery for a uterine ailment at the same private hospital in November 2025.

He alleged that despite the procedure, her condition did not improve as expected and she subsequently underwent three more surgeries at different intervals.
The family claimed that Manvinder Kaur’s health deteriorated again on July 27, following which she was admitted to the hospital.

They alleged that despite her serious condition, the hospital did not refer her to a tertiary care institute such as PGI in time. They further alleged that she was taken in for an ultrasound examination but was instead subjected to another surgical procedure, after which her condition reportedly worsened.

Following her death on Monday morning, relatives gathered at the hospital and staged a protest, raising slogans and accusing the treating doctor of negligence. Family members also alleged that when they questioned the treatment being provided, they were threatened instead of receiving satisfactory explanations.

Responding to the allegations, the treating doctor denied any negligence and maintained that the patient’s medical history was complicated. According to the doctor, Manvinder Kaur was a diabetic and had previously suffered a serious brain blood vessel rupture.

The doctor stated that her latest health complications were unrelated to the recent surgery and claimed that she died after vomit entered her airway, leading to respiratory complications.

Police officials said both versions of the incident are being examined. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and investigators will rely on the medical report, hospital records and statements from all concerned parties before determining the next course of legal action.

Authorities have appealed to the public to allow the investigation to proceed without speculation, stating that any action will be taken strictly on the basis of evidence and expert medical opinion.