MP man watches son die inside ambulance after oxygen runs out

BHOPAL: A 21-year-old dialysis patient died inside an ambulance after its oxygen supply allegedly ran out while he was being taken to a district hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district, prompting the health department to order an inquiry.The incident took place on July 27 in the tribal-dominated district. A video purportedly showing the patient inside the ambulance surfaced on social media on Friday.The deceased, Ajit Baraiya, was a resident of Sunhera Mal village under the Bamhani police station limits. According to officials, he had been undergoing regular dialysis at the district hospital.His family said his father had called an ambulance after his health deteriorated and he was taken to the Bamhani Community Health Centre. They alleged that despite having breathing difficulties, Ajit was not provided oxygen during the journey.After doctors referred him to the district hospital, he was placed on oxygen.