Lucknow: A woman and her newborn died during delivery at a private hospital in Lucknow on Monday, triggering hours of protest from grieving relatives who accused the hospital of demanding ₹4 lakh before providing treatment. The incident took place at Seema Hospital in Balwant Kheda, Bijnor area.

Family Alleges Negligence And Excessive Demand For Money

The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Mamta, wife of labourer Bechalal from Parag Road, LDA Colony, was admitted early Saturday after labour pains began. According to the family, the hospital initially demanded ₹30,000 for admission, of which ₹25,000 was paid. Mamta delivered a stillborn baby following surgery.

Relatives said that excessive bleeding worsened her condition, but the hospital demanded ₹4 lakh more and two units of blood be

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