A Nalasopara-based doctor has been detained by the police following the death of a 35-year-old woman. Identified as Dr Anil Kumar Yadav, the accused was operating Durgesh Hospital in an under-construction building in Nalasopara East, where the woman was admitted.

The deceased, Nitu Singh, was admitted to the hospital on Monday evening after running a high temperature for two consecutive days. According to the police, Singh lived with her husband and three children in a rented house in Nalasopara East, but was brought to the hospital by her aunt since her husband was out of town.