Rajasthan: Sixth Maternal Death In Kota In A Month; Probe Ordered After Woman Dies Following C-Section
Jaipur, November 13, 2026: Maternal deaths continue to raise serious concerns in Rajasthan's Kota, with another woman dying following childbirth on Thursday. The 36-year-old woman, identified as Preeti Mahawar, had undergone a Caesarean section at JK Lon Hospital in Kota on November 8. Her condition subsequently deteriorated due to complications involving her liver and kidneys, and she died while…
In Rajasthan's Kota district, a woman named Preeti Mahawar, 36, died after giving birth via Caesarean section at JK Lon Hospital on November 8. The sixth maternal death in Kota has been reported in the past month. The woman, who was originally from Itawa and whose marital home is in Indragarh, Bundi district, was admitted to the hospital on November 8 with critically high blood pressure of 160/100.
After the C-section, her condition initially stabilized, but subsequently, she developed jaundice and her liver and kidney functions deteriorated. She was transferred to MBS Hospital on November 10 but could not be saved. Her baby is reported to be healthy. The Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident, along with a review of maternal healthcare services and referral systems in the district.
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