KOLHAPUR: Activists in Sangli have demanded a probe into the 87 Covid deaths at the Apex Care Hospital by the state special investigation team (SIT).
Within a span of just two months, 87 Covid patients admitted to the Miraj-based hospital had succumbed. Preliminary investigation by the Sangli police revealed that the hospital, run by plastic surgeon Mahesh Jadhav, was ill-equipped. Also, the patients were charged for the services that were not provided.
On Wednesday, a local court granted judicial custody of Mahesh Jadhav. His brother Madan Jadhav, a neurosurgeon, too was arrested. So far, 10 people have been arrested.
Ashish Kori, a Sangli-based activist, said: “Despite knowing that there is only one ventilator and no qualified staff, permission was granted by the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation officials. The SIT should investigate this matter to bring the officials responsible to the task. Also, top government lawyers should be given the case for stringent action against those responsible.”
The civic officials had said that proper visits and checks were done before the hospital was given permission. The activists, however, said the officials are covering up.
