Gorakhpur: What transpired inside the hospital

By Chennabasaveshwar

Updated: Saturday, August 12, 2017, 12:02 [IST]

With the passing away of 11-year-old suffering from Encephalitis the death toll at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College reached 63. Over 60 children dies in the state-run hospital over five days.

The deaths are being blamed on infections and possible disruption of oxygen supply in the the hospital, However, district administration have rejected oxygen shortage as a reason.

Supply of Oxygen cylinders

Oxygen cylinders being supplied in BRD Hospital, Gorakhpur on Friday where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut. PTI Photo

Inside BRD Hospital

An inside view of a ward of BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur on Friday where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut on Friday. PTI Photo

Bereaved family

Family members and relatives mourn outside the BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut on Friday. PTI Photo

UP Police in Hospital

UP Police team Police inside the BRD Hospital for the investigation in Gorakhpur on Friday where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut on Friday. PTI Photo

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Do not politicise issue, says UP Health Minister

Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Saturday said the Opposition must not politicise the deaths that have been reported at the state-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College hospital in Gorakhpur, the parliamentary constituency represented by chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Adding that proper investigation must take place since this was a serious issue, Singh told ANI, "Opposition parties should not politicise deaths. Proper investigation to be done and quick action to be taken. It's serious issue."

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