LUCKNOW Did the meals and water served at Nirvana Rajkiya Bal Griha Visheshikrit trigger sickness and deaths of 5 inmates of the shelter residence? Why had been the youngsters unwell and who was answerable for their delayed remedy? Questions like these can be answered within the magisterial probe workforce report submitted to the division of girls and youngster improvement (WCD) on Wednesday, the findings of that are more likely to be revealed by the division on Friday.
The investigation included testing of water/meals samples and up to date well being studies of the youngsters, shared chief medical officer Dr NB Singh. (Pic for illustration)
“The findings and further action will be shared on Friday,” mentioned WCD director Sandeep Kaur.
The investigation included testing of water/meals samples and up to date well being studies of the youngsters, shared chief medical officer Dr NB Singh. District probation officer (DPO) Vikas Singh, who was additionally part of the probe workforce, knowledgeable that inspection of the premises had been undertaken whereas statements of the workers on the shelter had been additionally recorded.
“Immediate instructions will be given for action against whoever the magisterial inquiry has found responsible for this tragedy, and corrective measures will be taken, if any. We will be sharing the findings and further action is to be taken by Friday, once the report has been analysed in its entirety,” mentioned Kaur.
The DM’s probe workforce comprised ADM Jyoti Gautam, two SDMs, medical officer in-charge (MOIC), backward class welfare officer, a meals security officer and the district probation officer. The investigation included testing of water and meals samples, well being studies of the youngsters, shared the CMO.
ADM Jyoti Gautam mentioned, “We do not have authority to speak on the findings of the investigation or the contents of the report, before it is reviewed by the appropriate officials in WCD. The findings of the report will be perused by the department, and consequent instructions will be given for corrective action.”
In the meantime, inspections and well being check-ups had been underway throughout all 18 youngster shelter houses within the metropolis on the directions of the WCD. The inspections had been focussed on cleanliness/hygiene, situation of consuming water, loos, meals and sleeping preparations, facility for well being check-ups, inmates’ each day routine, amenities for teachers, safety, and many others, on the website.