J&K Govt Forms Inquiry Committee to Probe GMC Anantnag Incident
Panel to examine alleged negligence, submit report within a week
Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted an inquiry committee to conduct a detailed probe into the incident at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag following reports of alleged negligence and lack of timely medical intervention.
As per Government Order No. 354-JK (HME) of 2026, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, a three-member committee has been formed comprising Mission Director NHM as Chairperson, Director Health Services Kashmir as Member, and Medical Superintendent Children Hospital Bemina Srinagar as Member.
The committee has been tasked to examine all facts and circumstances leading to the incident, assess availability of adequate manpower at GMC Anantnag at the relevant time, and fix responsibility, if any, for lapses in preparedness, medical intervention and service delivery.
It will also recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents and submit a detailed report along with documentary evidence to the Administrative Department within one week from the date of issuance of the order.
The Principal GMC Anantnag and all concerned officers and officials have been directed to extend full cooperation and provide all necessary records and documents to the committee. (KNC)
