A case of alleged medical negligence Kasur authorities are now examining has emerged at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Chunian, where a towel was reportedly left inside a woman's abdomen during surgery.
The patient later became seriously unwell. She was transferred to Lahore General Hospital for further care. There, an ultrasound examination showed the foreign object still inside her body.
What happened after the first surgery
According to the woman, doctors at Lahore General Hospital carried out another operation and removed the towel. The sequence points to a serious lapse in the original procedure at the Chunian facility, if the account is confirmed through official inquiry.
Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) hospitals are the main public surgical centres for tehsil-level towns. Leaving a surgical towel in the abdomen is among the most serious forms of retained surgical item error alleged in operating theatres.
Official response in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the incident. The Kasur deputy commissioner has also taken notice. No further public detail was available in the material on disciplinary steps, named surgeons, or a completed inquiry finding.
What remains unclear
The precise date of the first operation, the type of surgery, and the names of the doctors involved have not been stated in the available account. Claims of medical negligence in Kasur linked to this case remain alleged until investigation outcomes are announced.
Families using public hospitals in Chunian and elsewhere will watch whether the notice by the chief minister and the district administration leads to a formal probe, clinical audit, and clear communication with the patient.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Chunian THQ hospital mein operation ke dauran aik towel patient ke pet mein reh gaya hone ka ilzam hai. Biwi ki tabiyat kharab hone par unhein Lahore General Hospital bheja gaya, jahan ultrasound se towel mil gaya. Wahan dubara operation karke towel nikal diya gaya. Wazir-e-Ala Maryam Nawaz aur Kasur DC ne is mamle ka notice liya hai.
