Inquiry ordered into death of mother, two daughters

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR Dec 1: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, G N Itoo, today ordered an inquiry into alleged medical negligence which led to death of mother along with her two daughters in Boniyar area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
An order was issued in this regard wherein the Deputy Commissioner directed SDM Uri to conduct an inquiry over the alleged negligence of hospital staff in the aftermath of the death of a mother along with her two daughters who died due to suffocation on 29th November in their home in Lari Boniyar in Uri. “SDM Uri, Riyaz Ahmad Malik, shall conduct an enquiry into the matter and ascertain all aspects which led to the death of three persons and also to enquire whether there was any lapse from the health authorities,” the order stated.
It further stated that the husband of the deceased lady and villagers alleged that they had informed the police and health authorities for necessary help but the staff of the PHC Boniyar showed negligence as a result, the ambulance reached the spot very late. “Besides, the driver of the ambulance misbehaved with people and used rude language,” the order reads.
The inquiry officer has been asked to submit the report in four days. “The matter has been agitated by the people, highlighted in the media/including social media, and, it has become imperative to conduct an inquiry into the matter,” the order said.