Inquiry ordered into death of female patient at Pulwama hospital amid allegations of medical negligence

PULWAMA: Authorities in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have ordered an inquiry into the death of a female patient at a private hospital due to alleged medical negligence.

Officials stated that the Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama has initiated an official inquiry to investigate the death of Saboora Arshid, daughter of Arshid Hussain Bhat, a resident of Arihal Pulwama, who was under treatment at Mohammadia Nursing Home.

“Pending the outcome of this inquiry, the Tehsildar (Executive Magistrate) of Pulwama, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and the SHO of Pulwama, has been directed to seal the operation theatre of Mohammadia Nursing Home immediately. This measure is taken to ensure the preservation of evidence and records related to the case,” officials said.

They said that the process will be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures. The entire procedure will be video-graphed to ensure transparency and proper documentation.

The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has also constituted an inquiry committee.

“In order to formally investigate the death of a patient, Ms. Saboora, D/O Arshid Hussain Bhat, R/O Arihal Pulwama, at Mohammadia Nursing Home Pulwama on 14th September 2024, due to alleged medical negligence, sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of an inquiry committee,” reads an official order.

According to the order, the inquiry committee has been tasked with conducting an in-depth investigation into the death and submitting its report with specific recommendations within one week, so that appropriate action can be taken against those found responsible, in accordance with the law. (RK)