Doctors Suspended in Midnapore Medical Tragedy
The West Bengal government suspended 12 doctors from Midnapore Medical College for negligence after the death of a woman and four others falling ill. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 5 lakh compensation for the family, and an ongoing CID investigation following reports of expired intravenous fluid administration.
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The West Bengal government has taken action against 12 doctors from Midnapore Medical College, suspending them for negligence in a case involving the death of a woman and critical illness of four others.
The incident, which allegedly involved the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluids, has prompted a serious response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She announced a compensation package of Rs 5 lakh for the deceased woman's family and a government job offer.
An investigation is ongoing, with the CID ready to file an FIR against the implicated medical professionals. A 13-member committee was formed to probe the allegations, according to Banerjee.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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