Khagaria: Sterilization of women without anesthesia in Bihar. The operation was completed by holding the screaming women’s hands and feet. The incident occurred at Alawli Primary Health Center (PHC), Khagaria District, Bihar. 23 The sterilization of women also took place in this way. An investigation into the incident has been announced.
Meanwhile, a total of 30 women were to be sterilized. But after hearing the screams, seven women ran to inform the locals.
Khagaria civil surgeon Amarkant Jha told PTI news agency that there had been serious misconduct. Local anesthesia must be administered to perform such surgeries. The incident is being investigated. Strong actions will be taken against the perpetrators, he added.
One of those who underwent sterilization told PTI he was too scared to remember the incident. “When I was writhing in pain, four people were holding my legs. Eventually the doctor completed the operation. When asked about the pain, the doctor’s response was that it would happen,” she added. Another young woman shared a similar experience.They stated that they were conscious during the surgery and were in severe pain.
The sterilization was organized by a private organization as part of a government-sponsored campaign. The BJP came out against the RJD government in the incident.
English summary: 23 women forced to undergo tubectomy without anesthesia in Bihar, probe ordered
