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New Delhi, 21 November (HS). The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that between November 7 and 11, 13 women living in a shelter home for mentally ill and destitute women in Patel Nagar area of Patna, Bihar, fell ill and three died. Died due to suspected food poisoning.
According to the report, these women complained of vomiting and diarrhea after having dinner. He was admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). The shelter home is reportedly funded by the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Bihar.
The Commission has observed that the shelter home authorities are responsible for providing proper care to these women. A notice has been issued to the Chief Secretary of Bihar Government and a detailed report has been sought within two weeks. The report is expected to include the health conditions of the victims.
According to media reports, during an inspection of the shelter home on November 14, officials found that the people living there were living in unhygienic conditions. Proper hygiene was not being maintained even while preparing food in the shelter home.
The Commission has asked whether any compensation has been given by the administration to the victims or their families. Information has also been sought from the Chief Secretary on what steps have been taken or proposed to ensure that such incidents do not recur.