Delhi Assembly Probes Unsettling Deaths at Rohini Shelter Home

A Delhi Assembly committee visited Asha Kiran Home in Rohini to investigate the deaths of 14 inmates. The committee, led by AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar, faced resistance from entering the facility. Complaints of negligence and poor living conditions were reported, and an inquiry has been ordered.

A Delhi Assembly committee visited the Asha Kiran Home in Rohini, West Delhi, on Saturday to investigate a series of inmate deaths.

The Committee on Petitions, led by AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar, was reportedly stopped outside the facility. Kumar said they identified numerous deficiencies at the shelter.

Kumar questioned the appointment of an officer previously caught accepting a bribe, adding that a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

Complaints about poor living conditions, lack of food, cleanliness, and medical treatment were raised by residents. Videos recorded will be released soon to showcase the living conditions.

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial probe into the 14 recent deaths, and the Lt Governor has directed an investigation into the operations of Delhi's shelter homes.

AAP leaders questioned the appointment process of the shelter home's administrator, asserting an internal appointment by the Social Welfare Department. No immediate reaction was provided by the administrator, Rahul Agarwal.

(With inputs from agencies.)