Oxygen Supply Fatal Flaw: Punjab Suspends Three Doctors Amid Hospital Tragedy

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh took decisive action in response to a tragic incident at a Jalandhar civil hospital, announcing the suspension of three doctors following the deaths of three patients. The fatalities were attributed to a technical malfunction in the hospital's oxygen supply system.

Dr. Raj Kumar, Dr. Surjit Singh, and Dr. Sonakshi, the suspended medical professionals, are under scrutiny as a thorough inquiry is set to be conducted. With the possibility of removal or dismissal from service, the focus remains on uncovering the details behind what Singh termed an 'unpardonable act.'

The incident occurred on July 27 when backup oxygen systems failed to prevent the deaths of patients, including a 15-year-old snakebite victim, a drug overdose patient, and a tuberculosis patient, all reliant on ventilators at the time.

(With inputs from agencies.)