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Kozhikode, Kerala — A two-month-old infant tragically died on Sunday after undergoing a circumcision procedure at a clinic in Kerala, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
According to reports, the baby boy, born prematurely at eight months, was taken by his family to the Kakkoor Cooperative Clinic for a routine circumcision. Shortly after the administration of anaesthesia, the infant began showing signs of uneasiness. He was promptly shifted to a private hospital for emergency care but, despite medical efforts, passed away on Sunday afternoon.
The Kozhikode police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, and authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with circumcision procedures in infants, particularly those involving anaesthesia. Medical experts note that while circumcision is widely performed and generally considered safe, complications—though rare—can occur, especially in very young or medically vulnerable children. Serious complications such as infections, bleeding, or adverse reactions to anaesthesia have been documented in medical literature, with fatal outcomes being extremely rare but possible.
This case follows other recent reports from Kerala involving infant deaths after circumcision, some of which have led to allegations of medical negligence. In one such instance, a 29-day-old baby died due to heavy bleeding after the procedure, with the family alleging inadequate medical response.
Police in Kozhikode emphasize that the findings of the post-mortem and further investigation will be critical in determining whether any lapses in medical care contributed to the infant’s death.
Disclaimer: This article is based on preliminary reports and ongoing investigations. The exact cause of death and any potential medical negligence have not yet been established. Readers are advised to await official findings from medical authorities and law enforcement before drawing conclusions.
