JODHPUR: At least eight women developed severe health complications, including kidney failure, after undergoing caesarean sections at the district hospital here, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents reported in Rajasthan. The women reportedly suffered excessive bleeding and low blood pressure following the surgeries, according to news agency PTI. Two of them, who developed severe kidney infections, have been referred to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Following the incident, the hospital administration has temporarily shut down the operation theatre. Samples have been collected from the OT for testing, and all surgical procedures have been suspended until the laboratory reports are received, officials said. Earlier, similar cases have been reported in which four women in Kota and two in Bikaner died after developing complications following caesarean deliveries. An expert team from AIIMS-Delhi and other central medical institutions was formed to investigate the deaths in Kota. Separate investigations were also initiated in the Bikaner case. Accoridng to news agency PTI, B S Jodha, Principal of SN Medical College, said the eight caesarean sections were performed on Saturday. Two women were shifted to MDM Hospital after their condition deteriorated, while the remaining six are being treated at the district hospital, he said. He added that one of the women experienced severe bleeding, while another, who is diabetic, suffered low blood pressure and anaemia. He noted that such conditions can adversely impact kidney function. District Hospital PMO Kulbir Chopra said that the condition of the six women admitted at the district hospital is currently stable. Hospital authorities have stated that surgical operations will remain suspended until laboratory reports are received.