Odisha Sishu Bhawan Toll 26

As many as 26 infants died at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics, popularly known as Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack, Odisha in last five day.

On Tuesday, one more infant died at the hospital. Odisha government formed a panel to conduct enquiry into the tragic incident. On the other hand, some political leaders alleged of tender scams in the institution. On Monday alone, four children died at the hospital. Parents those lost their infants alleged the health official negligence as s the major reason for the such tragedy.

Odisha Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the hospital authorities over the death of infants. The commission has issued notice to the state government and hospital authorities and asked them to file details over the issue within a week.