Incident summary

A 35-year-old woman in Pune has filed a criminal complaint alleging that her uterus was removed without her consent during surgery intended only to remove a uterine fibroid. Four doctors and one hospital staff member have been named in the police case, which was registered following an investigation that included review of medical records and an opinion from a district expert medical panel.

Patient’s claim and nature of the procedure

The woman says she was diagnosed with a small uterine fibroid on sonography in 2023 and later sought treatment at a private hospital in September 2025. She states that hospital clinicians told her the fibroid would be removed using laser surgery. She was admitted on September 14, 2025, underwent the reported procedure on September 15, and was discharged on September 17, 2025. According to her complaint, after discharge she continued to experience discomfort and pain and returned to the hospital for further consultation. During subsequent examinations and a review of documents, she discovered that her uterus had been removed during the earlier procedure.

Allegations regarding consent and explanations

In her complaint, the woman explicitly states she consented only to the removal of the fibroid and did not give consent for a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). She further alleges that when she questioned the treating doctors about the procedure performed, she did not receive a satisfactory explanation. These allegations are central to the criminal complaint and to the subsequent police investigation.

Investigation and police action

Following the complaint, the matter was taken up by local police. The case was registered at the Manjri police station on February 27, 2026, as described in reporting by medichelpline. Police officials named in reporting — including a senior inspector and a sub-inspector attached to the Manjri station — provided details about the procedural steps taken during the probe.

Evidence reviewed by investigators

Investigating officers examined the hospital’s medical records, the consent forms signed by the patient, and surgical reports related to the procedure. Police say the documentary review showed that the uterus had indeed been removed. The examination of these primary medical documents formed part of the evidentiary basis that informed the next steps of the probe.

District expert medical panel involvement and findings

Before formally registering the offence, police officials sought the opinion of a district expert medical panel. According to reporting, the panel provided a clear opinion indicating medical negligence. Based on the complaint, the expert opinion, and the findings of the initial investigation, the police registered an offence against four doctors and one hospital staff member under sections 125(B) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police have stated that the inquiry is ongoing and that no arrests have been made to date.

Legal entries and the parties named

The registered case names four doctors and a hospital staff member employed at the facility where the surgery took place. Police have included the hospital staff member in the offence registration alongside the medical professionals. The specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita invoked by police appear in the formal registration, and the investigation continues to compile evidence and seek further expert input as needed.

Police statements and procedural status

A senior police inspector attached to Manjri police station confirmed the registration of the case and its basis in the complaint and expert opinion. A sub-inspector involved in the inquiry explained that the hospital records, consent forms, and surgical reports were examined during the investigation and that the district expert medical panel’s opinion supported a finding of medical negligence. Investigating authorities emphasize that the probe is ongoing and that no arrests have been made at this stage.

Current status and what follows

At present, the matter remains under active investigation with offences registered against multiple medical professionals and a hospital staff member. Investigative steps already taken include review of medical documentation and consultation with an expert medical panel. Additional forensic, documentary, or testimonial evidence may be gathered as the police continue their probe and determine whether further legal action, including potential arrests or prosecution, is warranted.

Accountability and documentation in the case record

Police reports indicate that primary medical documentation—hospital records, consent forms, and surgical reports—played a central role in forming the factual record. The district expert medical panel’s opinion, as cited by police, was a decisive element in the decision to register a negligence-related offence. The combination of the patient’s complaint, the documentation, and the expert opinion constitute the basis for the ongoing legal process.

Reporting note

This account is based on the complaint filed by the patient, statements provided to police by investigating officers, and the district expert medical panel opinion as reported by medichelpline. The investigation is ongoing; the facts described here reflect what has been presented to police and recorded in the formal complaint and initial inquiry documents.