Doctor Booked, Hospital Denies Negligence
Earlier on Friday, Payyannur police registered a case against Dr Anjali Poduval, the anaesthetist at Baby Memorial Hospital, Payyannur, based on a complaint filed by the child’s relative K Rajeevan. The doctor was booked under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with acts endangering life or personal safety and carries a maximum punishment of three months’ imprisonment.