Bhubaneswar, Sept 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the grieving family of one-year-old Ayushman Sahu, who tragically passed away while undergoing treatment at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar.

According to reports, Ayushman, son of Asish Sahu of Hatiasuni Nagar, was rushed to the hospital around 3:00 am after his health condition worsened. The on-duty doctor reportedly prescribed medicines and administered an injection. However, the infant’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and he died shortly after receiving the injection.

The sudden death triggered chaos at the hospital premises, with the bereaved family alleging medical negligence and blaming wrong medication for the tragedy. Tension ran high as relatives and locals demanded stringent action against the on-duty doctor, holding the hospital accountable for the mishap.

Expressing deep grief, CM Majhi conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family and assured them of support during this painful time. Meanwhile, authorities are expected to initiate an inquiry into the allegations to ascertain the exact cause of the child’s death.

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