Andhra CM writes to PM Modi, blames delay in oxygen supply from TN, Karnataka for Tirupati deaths
Andhra CM writes to PM Modi, blames delay in oxygen supply from TN, Karnataka for Tirupati deaths
Delay in oxygen supply from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka led to the Tirupati hospital incident in which 11 patients died, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said in a letter to PM Narendra Modi.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (Photo: PTI)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the delay in oxygen supply from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was what led to the Tirupati hospital incident.
TDP accuses Andhra government of criminal negligence after 11 patients died at hospital
TDP accuses Andhra government of criminal negligence after 11 patients died at hospital
The Telugu Desam Party accused the ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh after 11 patients died in Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia government hospital.
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The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday demanded an explanation from the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) for the deaths of 11 patients in Andhra Pradesh s Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia government hospital.
TDP said the YS Jagan Reddy government should explain why it failed to maintain the oxygen supply at the Ruia Hospital in Tirupati.
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At least 11 patients undergoing treatment died after the oxygen supply was hampered at Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia government hospital of Andhra Pradesh s Tirupati on Monday.
There was a five-minute lag in reloading the oxygen cylinder that caused the pressure to drop, resulting in the deaths, he said.
“The oxygen supply was restored within five minutes and everything is now normal. Because of this, we could prevent more casualties,” Hari Narayanan added.
About 30 doctors were immediately rushed into the ICU to attend to the patients.
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has inquired about the incident at Tirupati Ruia Hospital and sought a report. He has also directed the officers to take immediate action.
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