Bandipora, Jun 24 (KNS): Five days after health authorities constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the alleged roadside delivery of a woman shortly after her discharge from District Hospital Bandipora, the report is yet to be made public, prompting questions from residents over the delay.

 

The inquiry committee was formed on June 19 after reports emerged that Hafeeza Begum of Chechinar Aloosa delivered her baby on a roadside soon after being discharged from the hospital, triggering public outrage and raising concerns over maternal healthcare services in the district.

 

As per an order issued by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), a five-member committee headed by Dr Nisar Ahmad Ganie was directed to conduct a fact-finding inquiry and submit its report within two days.

 

However, despite the deadline having passed, no findings have been made public and health authorities have not issued any statement on the status of the probe.

 

Several residents questioned the delay, saying inquiries lose credibility when reports are not submitted or disclosed within the stipulated timeframe.

 

"If the committee was asked to submit its report within two days, why has it taken more than five days?Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelPeople deserve to know what happened and whether there was any negligence," a local resident said.

 

Another resident said accountability was essential in a matter involving the safety of a mother and newborn child. "The purpose of an inquiry is to establish facts and fix responsibility. Delays only create doubts and weaken public trust," he said.

 

Locals also alleged that the complainant's family had not been called by the inquiry committee to record its version of events, raising further questions about the investigation process.

 

"The family that raised the complaint should have been heard. If their statements have not been recorded, how will the committee arrive at a fair conclusion?" a resident asked.

 

The incident has reignited concerns over patient care and maternal health services in Bandipora, with residents demanding that the inquiry findings be made public and corrective measures taken to prevent similar incidents in future.

 

The concerned officials could not be reached for comment on the delay in submission of the inquiry report.(KNS)