Jammu: A central team continues its investigation into the cause of the deaths in three families, with over 230 samples sent for testing to various institutes.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), established by the police after neurotoxins were found in samples from the deceased, continues its probe into potential criminal aspects.
Officials indicated that more than 50 persons have been questioned in connection with the case.
Dr A S Bhatia, Principal of Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri, revealed that the common factor among all 17 deaths is the involvement of the brain and damage to the nervous system.
MLA Javaid Iqbal Choudhary hit out at the Principal of Government Medical College Hospital Jammu, accusing the hospital management of mismanagement in handling patients.
“There is total mismanagement at the GMC hospital in Jammu. They failed to save the children. While one ill person shifted to PGI Chandigarh was stable but others shifted to GMC in Jammu are serious. We demand that all should be shifted to Chandigarh”, he told reporters in Rajouri.
The MLA asserted that the hospital’s handling of the situation has been inadequate, citing the lack of air ambulance services for patients despite repeated efforts.
Commending the efforts of the district administration, police, and health department of Rajouri, the MLA emphasized that higher authorities must address the situation more effectively.
He called for the immediate deployment of an air ambulance in Rajouri and the enhancement of the healthcare infrastructure in the region.
(Agencies)