JNC wants action on woman and unborn child’s death by Dec 15

Shillong, Dec 6: The Jaintia National Council Western Zone, led by its president Hamehi Bamon, visited the DMHO on Saturday to follow up on the tragic death of Pynche Bareh.

On June 5 this year, Pynche Bareh and her unborn child passed away at the MCH Hospital in Jowai due to the inadequate services provided by the staff and doctors on duty at that time.

The union had requested an investigation into the substandard services of the hospital employees.

The MHRC had also taken suo motu cognizance of the case and issued notice to the principal secretary, Health and Family Welfare.

In a follow-up, the DMHO stated that last month, after requesting a report, they had written again to the DHS to expedite the matter, ensuring that assistance reaches the family members as quickly as possible. The DMHO also assured the organisation that by December 15, they would respond with actions to engage higher authorities.

The union further insisted that the findings of the government inquiry over the past few months should be made public through the media.