Port Blair, Sept. 4: The Tribal Development Council (TDC) has demanded in enquiry into the death of a unborn child at GB Pant Hospital, which is alleged to be because of medical negligence.

In a letter to the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, the Secretary TDC, Rayhaan Pasha drew the attention towards the incident at GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair wherein Dr. Priya, Sr. Resident Doctor of ANIIMS had lost her baby after nine months of pregnancy. Dr. Prya has alleged that there was a medical negligence because of which she lost her baby.

Dr. Priya is married to Dr. Sameer Ahmad, who is a member of the Nicobarese tribal community. After the said incident, their family and members of the Tribal community live in fear. Considering the circumstances, the Tribal Development Council has called upon the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to order a direct and impartial enquiry into the case with proper investigation to bring justice to Dr. Priya and Dr. Sameer.