In a deeply disturbing case of alleged medical negligence, the urinary tract of a 19-year-old woman was reportedly stitched after childbirth at the state-run IGM Hospital in Agartala, triggering widespread outrage and calls for accountability.

According to the patient’s family, Rahul Biswas, a resident of Belabar in Agartala, brought his pregnant wife Papia Das to IGM Hospital on Tuesday after she went into labour. The young mother, who was recently married, gave birth on Wednesday morning. But what should have been a moment of joy soon turned into a harrowing ordeal.

Family members alleged that the on-duty doctor inadvertently stitched Papia’s urinary tract following delivery. As her condition deteriorated, they repeatedly sought help, but the doctor allegedly refused to attend the ward and sent a nurse instead, who failed to assess or address the situation properly.

Despite the worsening condition, the family claimed that the doctor attempted to have them sign unspecified documents without explaining the patient's status. The family declined, demanding immediate treatment. When tensions rose, hospital staff reportedly called the police to handle the situation.

Unwilling to back down, the family continued to press for intervention. Eventually, the hospital issued a referral, and Papia was shifted to GBP Hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Doctors there managed to stabilise her, but her condition remains critical and she is currently under close observation.

“This isn’t just negligence; this is cruelty,” said Rahul Biswas. “We demand a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible. The Chief Minister and Health Department must ensure justice.”

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media and among local civil society groups, raising serious questions about the standard of care at IGM Hospital.

Will the Health Department institute an independent inquiry? Will accountability follow, or will this case be buried like many before it?

Unless immediate and decisive action is taken, IGM Hospital risks becoming a symbol not of healing, but of fear and institutional failure in Tripura’s healthcare system.