This serves as an another evidence that proves that the hospital authority was well aware of the fact that there was shortage of liquid oxygen cylinder in the hospital, which allegedly claimed lives of over 30 infants. (Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)In a development indicating clear negligence by the hospital authorities, a letter by the oxygen supply department in the Gorakhpur’s Baba Raghav Das Medical College’s hospital warning about shortage has been recovered. The letter was written to the hospital authorities on August 3 and 10 informing them about the shortage of oxygen cylinders as the Pushpa Sales stopped supply over pending payment. This serves as an another evidence that proves that the hospital authority was well aware of the fact that there was shortage of liquid oxygen cylinder in the hospital, which allegedly claimed lives of over 30 infants. Earlier in the day, the alleged disruption in the supply of liquid oxygen at the hospital claimed lives of three more children.

Source: Indian Express August 12, 2017 06:49 UTC