Pregnant Employee's Tragedy: Negligence Allegations in Odisha

A pregnant Odisha government employee, Barsha Priyadarshini, claims her child died in the womb after her request for leave was denied by a Child Development Project Officer while experiencing severe labor pain at work. She has accused the officer of negligence and mistreatment. The district administration has launched an investigation into the incident.

An Odisha government employee, Barsha Priyadarshini, alleges that negligence from her superior led to the tragic loss of her unborn child.

On October 25, while at work and experiencing severe labor pain, Barsha claims her request for hospital leave was ignored by CDPO Snehalata Sahoo, resulting in the death of her baby.

The incident has prompted an investigation by the District Social Welfare Officer, as directed by district authorities, following Barsha's complaint and public outcry.

(With inputs from agencies.)