Tragedy in Jalandhar: Alleged Oxygen Supply Lapse at Trauma Center
A technical fault in oxygen supply allegedly caused the death of three patients at a Punjab hospital. Despite a brief dip in oxygen levels, backup systems were activated, but the patients succumbed. An inquiry is underway as political figures demand accountability for what they term as 'murderous negligence.'
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Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh announced a thorough investigation following the deaths of three patients at Jalandhar's civil hospital, attributed to an oxygen supply failure at the trauma center.
The victims, including a 15-year-old snakebite victim, were on ventilators during an oxygen dip on Sunday evening. Although backup oxygen systems were quickly activated, the patients succumbed to their ailments.
Political figures, including Congress members, criticized the handling of the incident, dubbing it 'murderous negligence' and demanding accountability. Health Minister Singh assured a prompt, independent investigation and pledged support to the grieving families.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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