Tension erupted at KIST Hospital after a pregnant woman’s death allegedly due to medical negligence, prompting protests and minor clashes. Police intervened to control the situation.
Nepal Verified News
Mon Oct 27 2025
Protests broke out at KIST Hospital in Lalitpur after the death of a pregnant woman, which relatives claim resulted from medical negligence.
The demonstrations, which began on Sunday, continued into Monday, with protesters demanding accountability from the hospital. Tensions escalated when some individuals breached police barricades and damaged hospital property, forcing police to use force to control the crowd.
A strong police presence has been maintained around the hospital premises to prevent further unrest. However, hospital authorities have not yet initiated dialogue with the victim’s family.
The incident occurred on October 24, and authorities say they are keeping a close watch on the situation to ensure it does not intensify.
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