Srinagar, July 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated an inquiry into the sudden shutdown of Operating Theatres (OTs) at SMHS Hospital on July 23, following an alleged assault on a doctor that disrupted surgeries and drew public criticism.
Baseer ul Haq Chaudhary (IAS), Mission Director of the National Health Mission, has been appointed as the Enquiry Officer to investigate the circumstances leading to the shutdown, assess its avoidability, and identify any lapses in protocol or administrative failure.
The inquiry will also recommend steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. Mohammad Ashraf Hakak (JKAS), Administrator of Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, has been designated as the Presenting Officer.
The report is to be submitted within 15 days.
