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    An attempt by an Indian father to deliver a baby using YouTube tutorial videos resulted in a stillbirth and an arrest. 

    Tragic end: R. Loganathan, a 34-year-old trader from the Ranipet district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, was arrested after a failed attempt at delivering his wife’s baby at home on Dec. 18, reported Khaleej Times.

    • The man’s wife, 28-year-old L. Gomathi, was scheduled to deliver their baby on Dec. 13 but went into labor five days later than expected due to a pregnancy delay. 
    • Loganathan attempted to deliver the baby at home with assistance from his sister. They used tutorials on YouTube to guide them.
    • The infant was born dead, while Loganathan’s wife was left in critical condition due to a massive loss of blood.
    • Gomathi was rushed to Vellore’s Government Medical College Hospital after first being admitted to the Punnai Primary Healthcare Center.

    Case filed: Authorities have filed a case against Loganathan due to a complaint by the local government’s medical officer Dr. S.N. Mohan Kumar, according to The Hindu.

    • The incident is currently under investigation by a team under Deputy Director of Helogaalth Services V. Manimaran. The team was organized by the Ranipet district administration. 
    • According to a local police officer, the victim’s family members are not blaming Lokanathan for the incident. 
    • “The family members said the delivery was done with Gomathi’s permission and that there was nothing wrong on the part of Lokanathan,” the official was quoted as saying.

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