A father in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district carried his newborn’s body in a cardboard box from a government hospital to his village, prompting authorities to start an inquiry into why an ambulance was not provided. Following the death, Ramakrishna Hembrom placed the body of the newborn in a cardboard box and took it back to his village. However, before the procedure could be done, labour pain began, and she was brought back to the sub-divisional hospital, where a stillborn baby was delivered,” Sharma said. Story continues below this adAccording to Sharma, the family did not approach the hospital administration for any assistance in transporting the body. According to him, the family approached the sub-divisional hospital after her condition did not improve.

Source: Indian Express March 08, 2026 07:30 UTC