Haveri: A newborn baby has tragically died after allegedly falling to the floor moments after birth at the district hospital, prompting authorities to launch an inquiry into the incident.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when 30-year-old Roopa Karabannanavar, from Kakol village near Ranebennur, arrived at the hospital in labour, officials said.

According to her family, despite experiencing severe labour pains, she was not admitted as the obstetrics and gynaecology ward was reportedly full. They alleged that the ward was overcrowded, with no beds available, and that she was made to sit on the floor outside the ward.

While attempting to walk towards the restroom, she delivered the baby in the corridor. The infant allegedly fell to the ground, sustaining severe injuries that led to its imm

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