Hanumangarh: Woman gives birth outside Tibbi CHC after referral, protest blocks road

A woman in labor was referred from Tibbi Community Health Center (CHC) in Hanumangarh to Sirsa at her family's request, but she gave birth outside the hospital, sparking public outrage and a road blockade protest late Saturday night. Protesting citizens demanded an inquiry and action against responsible staff, along with filling vacant doctor and nursing positions at the CHC. Following negotiations with the tehsildar, authorities provided a written assurance to appoint an additional doctor and a female nursing staff member, after which the blockade was lifted. Block Medical Officer Reetika Parik stated the referral was made per the family's insistence, as they wanted to go to Sirsa for delivery. Duty doctor Prem Kaswa said he had advised the family that a normal delivery was possible at the CHC, but they remained adamant.