MSHRC seeks details into deaths in Vasai due to alleged lack of oxygen

According to Dr Somaiya, 62 patients have died in hospitals in areas under VVCMC

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Taking cognizance of deaths in Vasai because of alleged shortage of medical oxygen, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has sought a reply from the government in three weeks’ time.

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Senior BJP leader Dr Kirit Somaiya has moved the MSHRC, highlighting that 62 persons have died in the Vasai-Virar area in Palghar district in the far western suburbs of Mumbai.

According to Dr Somaiya, 62 patients have died in hospitals in areas under Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) between April 10-13 because of lack of oxygen supplies.

MSHRC Registrar Khanderao Dharne has sought replies from VVCMC Municipal Commissioner Gangatharan Devrajan and the Secretary of the Public Health Department.