As per a statement released by AIIMS on Tuesday, the inquiry committee noted that Kaur’s was a low-risk pregnancy monitored in the labour room on January 16. AIIMS Deputy Director (Administration) V. Srinivas said the institute had initiated follow-up action against officials held responsible by the inquiry committee to look into her death. “Based on the committee findings and two rounds of meetings at the level of the AIIMS Director, a set of administrative action has been taken by AIIMS,” he said. A displeasure memorandum by the AIIMS Director shall also be issued to senior resident (gynaecology). The AIIMS authorities have noted that from now on, the HoD of anaesthesiology will ensure round-the-clock availability of senior residents at the maternity operation theatre.

Source: The Hindu February 21, 2017 20:26 UTC