Newborn Baby Dies at NTR Hospital in Anakapalli Amid Alleged Power Outage, Protests Erupt

The infant, born three days ago, was shifted to a special ward earlier on Friday after being diagnosed with jaundice. According to family members, the baby required oxygen support as part of the treatment. However, a power failure in the special ward reportedly led to a disruption in oxygen supply, which the family claims resulted in the infant not receiving timely medical support.

The baby subsequently died, sparking outrage among relatives. Following the incident, family members and relatives staged a protest outside the hospital premises, alleging negligence and seeking action against those responsible. They demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the death.

The incident has raised serious concerns over infrastructure reliability and emergency preparedness in critical care units, with the family’s allegations pla

cing accountability at the centre of the unfolding controversy.