Newborn falls from Guwahati hosp bed, dies

A newborn died at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reportedly after falling from a phototherapy bed at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

- PRASANTA MAZUMDAR @ Guwahati

At around 5:30 am on Monday, the baby was found hanging from the railing of a phototherapy bed by hospital staff and declared dead.

The infant, born to Smita Deka of Guwahati's Noonmati area, was admitted to the hospital for treatment of jaundice.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed condolence at the death. He warned of strong action if negligence or dereliction of duty was the reason behind the "unfortunate and painful incident."