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Protests at KIST Hospital after pregnant woman dies



LALITPUR: Tensions escalated at KIST Hospital in Lalitpur after the death of a pregnant woman, allegedly due to medical negligence.

Relatives of the deceased have staged protests since Sunday and continued on Monday.

A heavy police presence has been deployed to secure the hospital premises, as family members and supporters gather outside demanding accountability.

Hospital officials have yet to engage with the grieving relatives. Reports indicate minor property damage occurred during earlier protests. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further unrest.

Publish Date : 27 October 2025 12:23 PM

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