Widow demands proper probe in the death case of her husband

Sarthak Kanjilal
Port Blair, April 08: A widow, namely Mrs Gouri Rani Adhikari has demanded proper probe in the death of her husband Late Robin Adhikari who died in G B Pant hospital recently.
In a letter addressed to the Lt Governor, Mrs Gouri stated that her husband was referred to G B Pant hospital, Port Blair on 14.06.2016 in serious condition by road in Hospitals Ambulance. The Ambulance departed from Billyground at early hours i.e 04:00 am and reached at Port Blair at 09:30am.
Mrs Gouri stated that the her husband was not even provided proper basic facilities in the Ambulance because of which her husband became more serious and as he reached the G B Pant Hospital her husband was admitted in the ICU of G B Pant Hospital.
She further alleged that her husband died on 25.01.2016 at G B Pant Hospital just because of the negligence of Hospital.
Mrs Gouri further stated that when the Doctors were aware that her husband’s condition was very critical then why they didn’t airlift her husband.
She also added that while shifting her husband from one ward to another etc. the staffs didn’t even provide oxygen to her husband even after asking for it.
“My husband was the only earning member of my family and at present my family has no source of income to run our livelihood, as the death is a clear negligence of the Hospital, therefore I request the Lt Governor to provide me appropriate compensation and order an enquiry in the case,” Mrs Gouri said.
Mrs Gouri has addressed the letter to the Lt Governor nearly 2 months back but till date no action has been taken in this regard.