Taking cognisance over the death of women in botched up sterilisation camp in Bilaspur district, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to Chhattisgarh Government on Wednesday.
The NHRC in a Press release issued stated that it has taken cognizance of media reports as well as complaints that 12 women died and more than 70 others were in critical condition following the sterilization camp held on the November 8, 2014 in Bilaspur district.
The Commission has issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh Government through its Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare seeking a report on the incident within two weeks, it stated.