DCW Member's Father Dies After Being Denied Oxygen Support For 20 Mins At Delhi Hospital, Claims Swati Maliwal

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Sunday said that the father of a DCW member died at a Delhi government-run hospital after he was denied oxygen support for over 20 minutes, as reported by news agency PTI. Following the incident, Maliwal called for strict action against hospital authorities.

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has assured Maliwal that strict action will be taken against those found guilty. In a post on X, Maliwal, who is a former chief of Delhi Commission For Women (DCW), said that the father of DCW member Firdaus Khan, who was admitted in emergency at GB Pant hospital, died on the spot after he was denied oxygen for over 20 minutes. She further stated that If a woman who has fought for the rights of others for the past 9 years is treated like this, what will happen to common people.

“Sitting in GB Pant hospital with my former colleague Firdaus Khan, Member DCW. Her father was admitted in emergency but denied oxygen for over 20 mins. He has died on the spot.” “If a woman who has fought for the rights of others for the past 9 years is treated like this, what will happen to common people. Request @Saurabh_MLAgk to ensure strict action against the doctor authorities!” she said.

Responding to Maliwal’s allegations, Bharadwaj said such “negligence” in hospitals will not be tolerated. “We will enquire into this and strict action will be recommended against those found guilty. Will be issuing instructions to the Secretary, Health to visit one hospital every working day and submit an action taken report for each hospital. These negligences cannot be tolerated,” the minister said.