The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Nuapada district Collector and the Superintendent of Police to file a criminal case and pay compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the husband of a woman, who died due to a botched up surgery.
The NHRC passed the order taking cognisance of a petition filed by lawyer and human rights activist Radhakanta Tripathy.
In its order the NHRC said as per the complainant, a woman 27-year-old woman Deepa Kaibarta, died due to alleged botched-up family planning surgery.
It is stated that the victim was admitted to Khariar Sub-Divisional Hospital for surgical sterilization on July 11, 2022. After her surgery by the gynaecologist, she was shifted to Nuapada District Headquarters Hospital.
The victim was finally referred to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla where she died.
The complainant is seeking intervention of the commission for legal action against the delinquent public authorities, compensation for the bereaved family and for preventive action by the concerned authorities to avoid such incidents in future, the NHRC said disposing of the case.