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India Jun 28, 2025

Negligence at Jalna hospital results in acid burns

At a government hospital in Bhokardan, Maharashtra, a pregnant woman named Sheela Bhalerao was accidentally burned when hydrochloric acid—meant for cleaning—was put on her abdomen instead of medical jelly during delivery.
Thankfully, despite the burns, both Sheela and her newborn are safe.
The mistake happened after a sanitation worker placed the acid on the medicine tray by accident.

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Probe initiated, action will be taken

The incident has led to an official probe at the hospital.
District Civil Surgeon Dr. R S Patil called it "a serious case of negligence" and said everyone involved is being questioned to figure out how this happened.
He assured that strict action will be taken so such mistakes don't happen again.