Malda district administration has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a nursing home for “medical negligence” in a case involving a 26-year-old woman, who died following some complications after childbirth. The incident, which also sparked outrage and concerns over illegal referral practices, took place last month in the Katlamari area under the Pukhuria Police Station. According to the victim’s family, Minara Khatun was initially admitted to the Kumarganj Hospital on June 24 with labour pain, where she gave birth to a baby girl. However, due to excessive post-partum bleeding, she was referred to Malda Medical College and Hospital. While arrangements were being made for the transfer, an unknown individual allegedly misled the family into taking her to a nearby North City Nursing Home instead.