Surgical Scissors Found in Ashes of Woman Who Died After Sterilization Surgery in Sehore

A woman in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, has died following a sterilization surgery, with surgical scissors discovered in her ashes after her cremation. Relatives allege that the scissors were left inside her abdomen by doctors during the procedure, leading to infection and her death. The health department has launched an investigation into the alleged medical negligence. The woman underwent the operation on January 12 at a government hospital. She was sent home but her condition deteriorated the next day, leading to her transfer to Bhopal where she passed away. The discovery of the scissors during the collection of ashes has intensified the family's demands for action against those responsible. The doctor who performed the surgery has been transferred pending the investigation. Authorities are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death, noting that scissors are not typically used in sterilization procedures.