Vij orders probe into Fortis death

Chandigarh, November 21

Taking serious note of the death of a child during his treatment at Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, and his treatment bill of Rs 18 lakh, Health Minister Anil Vij today ordered that a senior officer would probe this case.

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He said in Haryana no hospital would be allowed to play with the health and sentiments of people. The Minister said directions had been issued to officer to submit the report of its investigation at the earliest so as to take strict action against the guilty.

Jayant Singh, a resident of Dwarka, had alleged that her daughter died due to alleged negligence of the hospital who charged Rs 18 lakh for her treatment.

The hospital had, however, denied negligence and had maintained that the family took away the girl against medical advice on September 14 and she died on the same day. — TNS