A newborn died due to cold on Sunday as a woman gave birth outside a hospital in Khyber-Pakhtnunkhwa.

The woman, identified as 27-year-old Rehana, was denied admission at the Mardan Medical Complex in Mardan Town due to ‘already packed Gynae ward’, late on Saturday and was told by the doctors that there was still a week’s time in delivery of her baby.

However, she gave birth on a road outside the hospital as soon as she stepped out. The unfortunate child could not tolerate the extreme cold weather and passed away soon after entering the world.

Five female doctors and three staff nurses including Dr Saima, Dr Nuzhat, Dr Nazia, Dr Muzhida, Dr Maria and Ishtiaq were discharged from duty by the provincial health department over negligence.about buying drugs, but the victim said he didn't know who they were and hostile words were exchanged, according to authorities.

That's when police say the two suspects moved away and called someone, informing the person of their location.

Shortly thereafter, another male arrived with a black handgun. He pointed the gun at the victim and began making threats, according to authorities.

A fight broke out, according to police, and the gun was fired, striking the victim in the leg. The three males fled, police say.

The victim was taken to Aria Torresdale Hospital where he was last listed in stable condition.