Govt orders probe into GMC Srinagar incident;Baseer ul Haq Appointed Enquiry Officer

SRINAGAR, JULY 26: On the directions of Ministers for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Enquiry Officer has been appointed to probe the recent incident at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on July 23.

 As per the order issued by, Health and Medical Education department, Mission Director, National Health Mission J&K, Baseer ul Haq Chaudhary has been appointed as the Enquiry Officer to conduct a comprehensive examination of the facts and circumstances related to the incident.

The order reads that the Enquiry Officer shall Assess the immediate precursors to the said incident, as well as the developments that ensued after the incident. It also reads that the enquiry officer shall investigate the reasons for the closure of Operating Theatres (OTs), assess whether such closure was avoidable, and fix responsibility upon the individual(s) found to have acted in dereliction of duty or in contravention of established protocols.

The order also reads that the officer shall recommend concrete measures aimed at enhancing internal grievance redressal mechanisms, strengthening administrative coordination, and improving the overall functioning of the institution; and propose remedial and preventive measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

“The Enquiry Officer shall submit a report to the Government within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of issuance of this order”, it reads.

The order further adds that Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, Administrator Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar shall be the Presenting Officer in the case.