NHRC investigates 24 maternal deaths in Ghaziabad district

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of reported maternal deaths in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate potential human rights violations and has directed state authorities to submit detailed reports.

Who it concerns: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate of Ghaziabad, and the public of Ghaziabad district.

What the Commission said or ordered

• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that 24 women died during pregnancy treatment or childbirth in Ghaziabad district between April and October 2026.
• The Commission observed that the reported facts raise serious issues of human rights violations.
• Notices were issued to the Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, and the District Magistrate, Ghaziabad.
• The authorities were directed to provide detailed reports on the matter within two weeks.

Also in the document

• The Rajapur area recorded the highest number of deaths at 8, followed by Loni and Bhojpur with 5 deaths each.
• More than 3,000 pregnant women in the district were identified as having high-risk pregnancies.
• According to the media report, 10 deaths were due to excessive bleeding, 3 due to severe infection, and 3 due to hypertension.
• The remaining eight deaths were attributed to other medical conditions, including anaemia, heart attack, tuberculosis, and brain tumour.