Body missing from Goa morgue, probe ordered
Saturday - September 29, 2018 9:10 pm ,
Category : INDIA
Panaji Sep 29 (IANS) The Congress in Goa has demanded the immediate dismissal of state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane after the body of a 24-year-old youngster on Saturday was reported missing from the morgue of the state s biggest hospital the Goa Medical College.
Speaking to reporters Rane announced a probe and immediate suspension of three officials attached to the hospital.
"Rane is playing with the sentiments of the dead and their family " said Congress spokesperson Urfan Mulla.
Earlier today members of the Gonsalves family were shocked when they turned up at the hospital s morgue to claim the remains of 24-year-old Januz Gonsalves but were told that the body could not be traced.
"Through the Health Secretary I have initiated an inquiry. Instructions have also been given to suspend three officials including the head of department. Such a lapse cannot be excused " Rane said.
--IANS maya/prs
Speaking to reporters Rane announced a probe and immediate suspension of three officials attached to the hospital.
"Rane is playing with the sentiments of the dead and their family " said Congress spokesperson Urfan Mulla.
Earlier today members of the Gonsalves family were shocked when they turned up at the hospital s morgue to claim the remains of 24-year-old Januz Gonsalves but were told that the body could not be traced.
"Through the Health Secretary I have initiated an inquiry. Instructions have also been given to suspend three officials including the head of department. Such a lapse cannot be excused " Rane said.
--IANS maya/prs
