Death at govt-run home: Raje calls meeting, warns tough action

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today said strict action would be taken against those found responsible for the death of 11 people with special needs at a government-run home and asked officials to conduct inspection of all public hostels.

At a meeting attended by Health Minister Rajendra Rathore, Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Arun Chaturvedi, Chief Secretary C S Rajan and other officers, Raje said action would be taken against senior officers also, if found guilty.

She directed officials to conduct inspection at all government-run hostels and ensure sanitation, hygiene, supply of potable water, and others facilities.

Eleven people with special needs, including eight children, staying at a government-run home near here have died due to suspected bacterial infection allegedly after drinking contaminated water between April 16 and 27.
 

All of them were staying in a government-run home for children situated in Jamdoli area.