The Chief Medical Officer of Bandipora has ordered an inquiry into the death of a newborn at District Hospital Bandipora following allegations by the family of medical negligence and delay in referring the case to a higher centre.

According to the order, the committee has been tasked to “enquire and examine the facts regarding alleged medical negligence at DH Bandipora.”

‎The panel comprises Dr Mohammad Asif Khan, Principal, ANMT School Bandipora; Dr Tahera Nazir, District Health Officer, Bandipora; Dr Shabnum, Consultant Gynaecologist, CHC Sumbal; Dr Aijaz Ahmad, Medical Officer (Paediatrician), CHC Hajin; and Muzaffar Ahmad, Senior Assistant in the office of the CMO Bandipora.

The committee has been directed to examine the facts of the case and furnish its detailed report within two days.

‎The newborn’s death had prompted the family to question the treatment provided at the district hospital, particularly the alleged delay in referring the mother and child to a higher medical facility.

The family had sought an impartial examination of the treatment provided to the mother and newborn, the medical decisions taken during the course of treatment and the circumstances preceding the newborn’s death.