AEE suspended as girl dies due to delay in treatment
A 17-year-old girl in Rajouri, India, died after a road closure prevented her from reaching medical care in time. Local authorities have suspended an Assistant Executive Engineer as residents demand better infrastructure and emergency services.
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Highlights the critical impact of infrastructure neglect on public health and safety in rural, hilly regions.
Excelsior CorrespondentRAJOURI, Aug 7: An Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) was placed under suspension as a road remained closed for the last ten days in Kotranka area, resulting in the death of a young girl (patient) due to delay in shifting and getting medical treatment in Rajouri district.Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The tragic incident has been reported from the Mathyani area of Kotranka Sub-Division, where a 17-year-old girl allegedly lost her life after she could not receive timely medical treatment due to prolonged disruption of road connectivity in the area.The deceased has been identified as Parveen Akhter (17), daughter of Abdul Aziz and a resident of Pinglar village. According to local residents, Parveen fell critically ill and efforts were made to shift her to a healthcare facility.
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