Triplets delivered in Rajkot village home with 108 emergency team's help
Synopsis
In Rohishala village near Rajkot, a mother's first triplet arrived before the ambulance did — leaving an EMT to deliver the remaining two babies at home, guided remotely by a doctor over the phone. All three boys and the mother made it safely to hospital.
Key Takeaways
EMT Jignasha Luhar of the Paddhari 108 team delivered two of three triplets at a residence in Rohishala village, Tankara taluka, Rajkot on 19 September 2025 .
The emergency call was received at 8:48 pm ; by the time the ambulance arrived, the first baby had already been born.
All three newborns were boys; the mother and all three infants were transported safely to Janana Hospital .
Remote medical guidance was provided throughout by ERCP Dr Jotsna via phone.
The 108 team credited pilot Sureshbhai and Dr Jotsna for their support during the high-complexity delivery.
A woman in Rohishala village, Tankara taluka, Rajkot, gave birth to triplets on the night of 19 September 2025 — the first baby arriving before the ambulance could reach her, with the remaining two delivered by a 108 emergency medical team at her residence. All three newborns were boys, and the mother and infants were subsequently transported safely to Janana Hospital.
How the Emergency Unfolded
The Paddhari 108 control room received the delivery emergency call at 8:48 pm on 19 September. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Jignasha Luhar and pilot Sureshbhai immediately mobilised toward Rohishala. By the time the ambulance arrived at the patient's home, the first of the three babies had already been born without medical assistance.
Luhar, drawing on her emergency obstetric training, assessed the situation and successfully assisted with the deliveries of the remaining two babies at the residence — a considerably more complex scenario than a routine single birth.
Medical Guidance Provided Remotely
Throughout the emergency, the on-ground team maintained real-time communication with ERCP Dr Jotsna, sharing the patient's condition and vital details over the phone. Following Dr Jotsna's guidance, the team administered the required care and monitored both the mother and the newborns continuously until the deliveries were complete.
The 108 team noted that a triplet delivery presents significantly greater challenges compared with a routine single delivery, requiring careful, systematic management — particularly when two of the three births had to be handled outside a hospital setting.
Safe Transfer to Janana Hospital
Once all three babies were delivered, Luhar ensured the mother and all three newborns received the necessary immediate attention before the team transported them to Janana Hospital. The mother and all three boys were handed over safely to the hospital's medical team for further treatment and post-delivery care.
The 108 team formally acknowledged the contributions of pilot Sureshbhai and the remote medical guidance provided by Dr Jotsna in enabling a safe outcome under difficult field conditions.
A Reminder of Emergency Obstetric Preparedness
This incident highlights the critical role that trained field emergency teams play in rural and semi-urban settings, where hospital access is not always immediate. The 108 emergency service in Gujarat has increasingly been called upon for complex obstetric situations, and cases like this underscore the value of sustained EMT training in emergency deliveries. The mother and all three newborn boys are reported to be under medical care following the incident.
Point of View
But they carry an important policy signal: Gujarat's 108 service is repeatedly being called upon to handle complex obstetric emergencies in villages where hospital access is not immediate. The success here rested on one trained EMT, a phone line, and a remote doctor — a thin margin for a triplet delivery. The question is whether field EMT training and ambulance density in rural Gujarat are keeping pace with the demand being placed on them, or whether this outcome was as much a matter of fortune as preparedness.
NationPress
20 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Rajkot triplet delivery emergency?
A woman in Rohishala village, Tankara taluka, Rajkot, went into labour with triplets on the night of 19 September. The first baby was born before the 108 ambulance arrived, and EMT Jignasha Luhar delivered the remaining two babies at the patient's home. All three boys and the mother were safely taken to Janana Hospital.
Who helped deliver the triplets in Rajkot?
EMT Jignasha Luhar of the Paddhari 108 team handled the deliveries on the ground, supported by pilot Sureshbhai and remote medical guidance from ERCP Dr Jotsna over the phone.
What is the 108 emergency service in Gujarat?
The 108 service is a government-run emergency medical response system in Gujarat that dispatches ambulances staffed with trained EMTs to handle medical emergencies, including deliveries, accidents, and critical care, across urban and rural areas.
Were the mother and babies safe after the delivery?
Yes. According to the 108 team, the mother and all three newborn boys were handed over safely to the medical team at Janana Hospital for further treatment and care following the emergency deliveries.
Why is a triplet delivery more difficult in an emergency setting?
A triplet delivery involves managing three sequential births, monitoring three newborns, and maintaining the mother's condition — all simultaneously, with limited equipment outside a hospital. The 108 team noted it requires careful, systematic management beyond what is needed for a routine single birth.
