CMO Rajouri initiate inquiry: Teenage girl dies after injection at private dental clinic/chemist shop.

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SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI FEB 24:-Chief Medical Officer Rajouri, Dr Manohar Rana has ordered an inquiry following the tragic death of a 15-year-old girl after receiving an injection at a chemist shop in the vicinity of Associated Hospital GMC Rajouri.
CMO has also ordered to cease the premises of Elite Dental Clinic, to examine all the relevant records, including patient history, treatment provided, and the role of medical personnel involved.
He also asked the inquiry committee to verify the registration of clinic, medical and legal protocols governing private clinics and pharmacies.
CMO directed to record statements of concerned individuals, including clinic staff, pharmacy personnel and any witnesses.
Inquiry committee is directed to assess whether there was any negligence or protocol lapse leading to the incident.
CMO directed the inquiry committee to submit a report within 24 hours for further necessary action.
The inquiry committee is headed by Dr Ghulam Qadir (Dental Surgeon-SHP CMO Office) and members include Dr. Jhan Ara (MO (LCU)-CMO Office); Dr Nazmeen Akhter (MO CMO Office), Dr. Archna (Dental Surgeon); and Mohd Ayaz (Sr Asstt CMO Office).
CMO’s order read: “In view of the reported death of a teenage gir at Elite Dental Clinic, Kheora, near GMC&AH Rajouri, and adjoining drug shop M/S Peer Panjal Chemist, it is hereby ordered that a detailed enquiry be conducted to ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to unfortunate incident”.
Meanwhile, following the tragic death of Ishrat Naz (15) r/o Malhoti-Darhal after receiving an injection at a chemist shop near GMC Hospital, the family members & locals staged a protest, blocking the road and demanding syrict action against dental surgeon and chemist shop employees.
The police in a swift action have sealed the chemist shop and detained it’s owner Tousif Shah for further investigation.