A newborn allegedly went missing from a private hospital in Karachi’s Nazimabad area after a woman underwent an operation for delivery, while the hospital management reportedly denied that a baby had been born, according to the family.The incident took place at a private hospital in Gol Market, Nazimabad No. 3, where the woman was brought for delivery. The family alleged that doctors performed an operation but did not hand over the newborn to them and later claimed that the woman had not been pregnant.

The woman’s husband, Arshad Iqbal, said his wife had been receiving treatment at the hospital for the past seven months and had been brought there after her condition deteriorated. According to Arshad, a doctor, identified as Dr Anjum, performed the operation. He alleged that after the procedure, doctors told the family that no baby had been born. Arshad said the family had ultrasound reports and other medical records documenting his wife’s pregnancy, which had reached 38 weeks.

He questioned how doctors could deny the pregnancy after performing the operation.He further alleged that the medical staff left after the operation without providing a clear explanation about the baby’s whereabouts, adding to the family’s concerns. The family staged a protest at the hospital and, according to reports, some people also damaged property during the disturbance. Hospital staff allegedly left the premises following the incident.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)