District magistrate Rajeev Rautela had said that at least 30 children died in the state-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College within 48 hours since 10 August. Photo: PTINew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is constantly monitoring the situation in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh where at least 30 children died in a hospital and is in touch with central and state authorities, the prime minister’s office (PMO) said on Saturday. Minister of state for health Anupriya Patel and the union health secretary will take stock of the situation in Gorakhpur, the PMO said. “According to the Gorakhpur SP, 21 children died due to shortage of supply of liquid oxygen in BRD Medical College. The Uttar Pradesh government said on Saturday that those found guilty in the “tragic and painful” incident would face “stringent action”.

Source: Mint August 12, 2017 14:48 UTC