Five detained following pregnant woman's death at Butwal clinic

Kathmandu. Police have taken five individuals, including two doctors, into custody to investigate the death of a pregnant woman at Indu Lekha Health Clinic in Butwal. Gita Pandey, 29, from Palpa, died on Baisakh 6 during an abortion procedure.

Those involved in the incident include Dr. DB Khatri, who is also the operator of Khatri Nursing Home in Butwal, along with two female and one male nursing staff members working at Indu Lekha Health Clinic. DSP Nishant Shrivastava of the Area Police Office, Butwal, told Ratopati that three people were arrested for investigation, while the two doctors contacted the police themselves.

The victim's husband, Prakash Pandey, has filed a formal complaint against five individuals, including Dr. Khatri and Rupakheti, alleging gross medical negligence for financial gain. DSP Shrivastava stated that the incident is currently under investigation.

The victim's family alleges that Dr. DB Khatri had advised them to go to Indu Lekha for the abortion.

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