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Crime
Dead Fetus Discovered in Satna Hospital Dustbin; CCTV Shows Masked Woman, DNA Test Ordered
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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A roughly 1.7‑kg fetal corpse was recovered from a dustbin near the maternity wing of Satna district hospital, prompting a police probe after CCTV footage showed a masked woman; officials have ordered DNA testing to identify the source.
Satna district hospital's maternity wing was shaken on Wednesday when staff uncovered a dead fetal body weighing about 1.7 kilograms inside a dustbin placed near the wing. The discovery was immediately reported to the hospital administration and local police.
Security footage from the hospital's CCTV system captured a woman wearing a mask and gloves entering the area and disposing of the remains. The identity of the woman remains unknown, and investigators are reviewing the video to trace her movements.
Civil surgeon Dr. Rajesh Kumar ordered a DNA analysis of the fetal tissue to establish its origin and to assist law‑enforcement agencies in identifying any possible connection to a pregnant patient or a medical malpractice claim. The police have registered a case under sections relating to illegal disposal of human remains.
Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that any persons found responsible will face strict legal action. The incident has raised concerns about waste management protocols within medical facilities in the region.
Security footage from the hospital's CCTV system captured a woman wearing a mask and gloves entering the area and disposing of the remains. The identity of the woman remains unknown, and investigators are reviewing the video to trace her movements.
Civil surgeon Dr. Rajesh Kumar ordered a DNA analysis of the fetal tissue to establish its origin and to assist law‑enforcement agencies in identifying any possible connection to a pregnant patient or a medical malpractice claim. The police have registered a case under sections relating to illegal disposal of human remains.
Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that any persons found responsible will face strict legal action. The incident has raised concerns about waste management protocols within medical facilities in the region.