Bhatkal: Police have registered two separate cases following the death of a newborn girl at the Shirali Community Health Centre in Bhatkal. The baby’s father has raised concerns over the treatment provided at the hospital, while a doctor has filed a separate complaint alleging assault on medical staff following the death.

In his complaint, the baby’s father, Satish Rama Naik, expressed suspicion over the treatment provided to his daughter and approached the Bhatkal Rural Police.

The baby was born on October 26 and died on October 28. Her body was sent to Karwar Medical College for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The report is awaited.

In a separate complaint, Dr. Liladhar Moger, a paediatrician at the health centre, alleged that he was assaulted during an argument over the baby’s death. According to the complaint, he was pulled by his shirt, punched on the shoulder and verbally abused. Dr. Rajesh V., who intervened, was also allegedly assaulted. The complaint further alleges that female doctors, nurses and other hospital staff were threatened and abused.

Police have registered a case against Devaraj Naik of Shirali and around 10 to 11 others in connection with the alleged assault. Investigations into both cases are under way.