Kolkata, 12 May (H.S.) -In a tragic development, another woman has died following the infamous saline infusion incident at Medinipur Medical College. Nasreen Khatun, who had been battling for her life for the past four months, succumbed to complications late Sunday night at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital.

According to doctors, Nasreen’s condition had deteriorated due to continuous dialysis and related complications. With her passing, the total number of maternal deaths linked to this medical negligence case has risen to two.

The incident dates back to January 4 this year, when five women gave birth at Medinipur Medical College Hospital. The mothers—Rekha Sau, Mamoni Ruidas, Mampi Singh, Meenara Bibi, and the youngest, Nasreen Khatun—allegedly received expired Ringer’s Lactate saline infusions shortly after delivery. This led to a rapid decline in their health. Mamoni Ruidas died shortly after the infusion, while the other four were left critically ill.

Except for Rekha Sau, the three other women—Mampi, Meenara, and Nasreen—were referred to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata for advanced treatment. While Mampi and Meenara recovered and were discharged, Nasreen remained critically ill throughout.

Sources at SSKM Hospital said Nasreen had shown signs of improvement recently and was moved from the ICU to a general ward. However, her condition began to worsen again on May 7, eventually leading to her death on Sunday night. Tragically, Nasreen passed away without ever getting the chance to see her newborn child.

The incident has once again raised serious concerns about hospital negligence and the quality control of medical supplies such as intravenous saline. Nasreen’s death has plunged her family into mourning and has reignited public outrage over the lack of accountability in the healthcare system.

Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh