Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) Chairperson Sandhyabati Pradhan on Thursday asked the Commissionrate police Traffic DCP to submit a report in connection with the incident in the State capital where a five-year old ailing boy lost his life when the ambulance carrying him got caught in a traffic jam.
As per reports, OSCPCR Chairperson has demanded the Traffic DCP to explain under what circumstances the boy lost his life and what delayed the ambulance from reaching the hospital in time as alleged by the family members of the deceased kid. The report also must include the places where it allegedly got stuck while carrying the patient from Capital Hospital to a private hospital in Patia.
Besides, the Chairperson has also asked the DCP to provide a report about the steps taken by Traffic police to clear the way for emergency vehicles to prevent halting of ambulances while shifting patients from one hospital to another.
“Had the engaged traffic officials at the post been responsible, life of the kid could have been saved,” said OSCPCR Chairperson. “Commuters must also take equal responsibility to give way to ambulance and support such causes. I have demanded action-taken report from the Traffic DCP, she added.