Imran shah
Rajouri, DD: A 15-year-old girl, Ishrat Naaz, from Malhoti village in Darhal, died allegedly due to medical negligence after a chemist administered her an intravenous injection for toothache relief in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday, officials said.The incident sparked massive outrage, with angry relatives and locals staging a protest on the Rajouri-Thanamandi Road, demanding strict action against the accused chemist. Protesters blocked the road, disrupting traffic and calling for justice.Authorities Respond as Protests IntensifySenior police and civil administration officials arrived at the protest site, urging the demonstrators to disperse peacefully. They assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway and strict legal action would be taken against those responsible.Meanwhile, the girl’s body has been sent to the Government Medical College (GMC) for post-mortem, and the cause of death will be determined through forensic examination.Demand for JusticeLocals and the victim’s family are demanding the immediate arrest of the chemist, stating that untrained and unauthorized medical practices must be stopped to prevent such tragedies in the future.Authorities have urged calm while investigations continue, and further developments are expected as the case progressed. DD
