NHRC Issues Notices Over Hospital Shooting Raising Security Concerns

The NHRC has issued notices to the Union health ministry, Delhi government, and police commissioner following the shooting of a patient inside Delhi's GTB Hospital. The Commission stressed the urgent need to bolster safety measures in government hospitals due to recurring security lapses.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday notified the Union health ministry, Delhi government, and the city's police commissioner after a patient was shot dead inside GTB Hospital in Dilshad Garden.

In its statement, the NHRC stressed the importance of patient safety alongside medical treatment in government hospitals.

The Commission has demanded a detailed report within four weeks from the respective authorities, outlining steps taken to improve security in these facilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)