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Crime
Family of Mother and Child Killed in Rewa Hospital Launches Indefinite River Protest Demanding FIR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rewa
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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Following the death of a mother and her child at Gandhi Memorial Hospital on Aug 26, supporters of the bereaved father began an indefinite water satyagraha on the banks of the Behar River, demanding registration of an FIR.
On 26 August, a mother and her infant died under circumstances that remain under investigation at Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. The tragedy sparked outrage among the victim's family, particularly the father, whose relatives allege that the police have not yet filed a formal First Information Report (FIR).
In response, a group of the father's supporters gathered on the banks of the Behar River and commenced an indefinite water satyagraha, a non‑violent protest method rooted in Gandhian tradition. The demonstrators have set up makeshift shelters and are maintaining a continuous presence, insisting that the FIR be registered without further delay.
Local police officials confirmed that they are monitoring the situation and have deployed additional personnel to ensure public order. However, they have not provided a timeline for filing the FIR, citing the need for a thorough investigation.
The protest has drawn attention from nearby residents and local media, highlighting broader concerns about accountability in medical and law‑enforcement institutions in the region.
In response, a group of the father's supporters gathered on the banks of the Behar River and commenced an indefinite water satyagraha, a non‑violent protest method rooted in Gandhian tradition. The demonstrators have set up makeshift shelters and are maintaining a continuous presence, insisting that the FIR be registered without further delay.
Local police officials confirmed that they are monitoring the situation and have deployed additional personnel to ensure public order. However, they have not provided a timeline for filing the FIR, citing the need for a thorough investigation.
The protest has drawn attention from nearby residents and local media, highlighting broader concerns about accountability in medical and law‑enforcement institutions in the region.