Sangita Tulshiram Gedam dies after home birth in Ghodankhappi, Maharashtra
India
A heartbreaking story from Chandrapur, Maharashtra: Sangita Tulshiram Gedam, 25, passed away after giving birth at home in Ghodankhappi village.
The area has no proper roads, so an ambulance couldn't get to her. Villagers tried to carry her over tough terrain and later used a goods vehicle to meet the ambulance, but she sadly died before reaching the hospital.
Ghodankhappi villagers demand probe, road upgrades
This tragedy has sparked outrage in Ghodankhappi. Locals have been asking for road construction for years, saying emergencies are way harder without access.
Health officials noted Sangita was advised to move somewhere safer for delivery, but chose to stay.
Now, villagers are calling for an investigation and urgent infrastructure upgrades so this never happens again.