Bandipora, June 19, KDC: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Bandipora, has constituted a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the alleged roadside delivery of a woman shortly after she was discharged from District Hospital Bandipora.
According to an official order issued by the CMO, a copy of which in the possession of news agency Kashmir Dot Com, the inquiry pertains to Hafeeza Begum, a resident of Chechinar Aloosa, who reportedly delivered her baby on the roadside after being discharged from the district hospital. The committee has been directed to conduct a detailed fact-finding inquiry and submit its report within two days.
The panel is headed by Dr Nisar Ahmad Ganie as Chairman and comprises District Health Officer Bandipora Dr Tahera Nazir, Consultant Surgeon CHC Sumbal Dr Manzoor Ahmad, Consultant Gynaecologist Block Hajan Dr Shabnum Ara and Head Assistant Junaid Ahmad as members.
The order also directs the Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Bandipora to ensure that the concerned doctors remain available before the inquiry committee during the investigation.
The incident has triggered public concern and allegations of negligence, with health authorities stating that further action, if warranted, will be taken on the basis of the committee’s findings.(KDC)
