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Atishi orders probe into deaths of 14 inmates of Asha Kiran shelter home
Millennium Post Delhi
|New Delhi 03August2024
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORT SOUGHT WITHIN 48 HOURS
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In a decisive move, Delhi's Revenue minister Atishi has mandated a magisterial inquiry into the alarming series of deaths at Asha Kiran Home, a shelter for intellectually challenged individuals run by the Social Welfare Department of the Delhi government.
The recent deaths of 14 residents in July have prompted the Revenue minister to act swiftly, demanding a preliminary investigation report within 48 hours.
During a press conference held on Friday, minister Atishi addressed the gravity of the situation. "14 deaths in a month is a very serious matter," she remarked. "Given this, we have immediately ordered a magisterial inquiry and a deadline of 48 hours has been given for the preliminary investigation report." She stressed that any negligence or irresponsible behavior by officers, doctors, nurses, caregivers, or administrative staff would lead to stringent action.
This story is from the New Delhi 03August2024 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
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