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Four doctors arrested from Sahiwal hospital over deaths of 11 children

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif conducted a four-hour-long inquiry at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital following the tragic deaths of 11 children and ordered the suspension and arrest of the Principal, Medical Superintendent (MS), Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS), and Admin Officer of the hospital.

CM Maryam Nawaz personally reviewed all inquiry reports and CCTV footage related to the incident.

Punjab CM reprimanded health department officials, emphasizing the need for accountability and urging them to empathize with the grieving parents of the deceased children.

Investigations revealed that the hospital’s fire extinguishers had expired in April and were not replaced despite notifications.

That fire extinguishers were treated as decorative items and not utilized in emergencies.

The situation at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital remains tense as clashes erupted between doctors and police.

Police arrested Principal Medical College Imran Hasan, MS Teaching Hospital Akhtar Mehboob, Dr. Umar, and Dr. Usman, but faced resistance from the doctors.

The confrontation led to police using batons against the protesting doctors before eventually arresting the four accused officials.

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