Mob violence after infant death

Krishnagar, Jan 10 (UNI) Tension ran high in Nadia district following the death of an infant in the hospital at Nabadwip near here today.

One and half year old Jayashree Ghosal, who was suffering from pneumonia, was admitted to nearby Nabadeep Pratap State General Hospital. Her family members alleged that the death occurred due to the negligence of the doctors attending to them, sources said.

Hospital sources said Dr Ranjit Dey had been absconding since the incident took place.

The furious mob resorted to violence and demanded the arrest of the doctor.

Police said the exact cause of the death had not been ascertained. The body had been sent for post mortem and investigation was on.

UNI