Krishnagiri, August 23: A 27-year-old woman named M Loganayagi from Puliyampatti near Pochampalli in Tamil Nadu lost her life due to severe blood loss after giving birth at home. The woman and her husband, D Madesh, 30, both graduates, reportedly chose not to go to the hospital for the delivery, believing in "naturopathy". The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 22, leading to the woman's untimely demise.

According to multiple reports, Loganayagi went into labour at around 4:30 am and delivered a baby boy at home. However, complications arose as the family struggled to remove the placenta. They rushed her to a private hospital in Pochampalli at 10:30 am, but she was declared dead upon arrival. Disturbingly, it was revealed that Madesh used YouTube videos on home births as a reference for the delivery. The police have detained him for investigation, and authorities are exploring charges based on the circumstances. Chennai Shocker: Youth Hacked to Death by Married Woman’s Family for Eloping in Puzhal.

Health officials were informed of the incident, leading to an investigation. It was revealed that the couple had been under the care of a village health nurse during the pregnancy, and Loganayagi had visited a primary health centre (PHC) in Dharmapuri district several times, yet she did not adhere to the prescribed allopathic treatment due to their naturopathic stance. The family's refusal to seek timely medical intervention proved fatal as Loganayagi passed away after childbirth. Tamil Nadu Gang-Rape Horror: Husband Invites Friend to House, Rapes Wife With Him in Coimbatore.

A case has been registered under Section 174(3) of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure). Director of Public Health, Dr T S Selvavinayagam, highlighted the couple's resistance to hospitalization despite medical advice. Krishnagiri RDO S Babu will oversee the inquiry.

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