Kendrapara: A 26-year-old Odisha authorities worker claimed that she misplaced her little one within the womb after allegedly being denied depart by a Baby Growth Venture Officer (CDPO) whereas experiencing extreme labour ache at her workplace in Kendrapara district.
The incident occurred on October 25 however got here to gentle on Tuesday when the lady, Barsha Priyadarshini, shared her story with the media.
Barsha, an worker of the Ladies and Baby Growth Division within the district’s Derabish block, stated she was in her seventh month of being pregnant and felt intense ache at work.
She alleged that she requested CDPO Snehalata Sahoo and different officers to take her to hospital, however they ignored her pleas. Barsha additionally claimed that Snehalata mistreated her.
Later, Barsha’s family took her to a personal hospital in Kendrapara, the place an ultrasound revealed that her child had died.
She claimed that “psychological harassment and gross negligence” of the CDPO led to her loss and in addition filed a written grievance to the district collector, demanding strict motion in opposition to the Sahoo.
Nilu Mohapatra, further district Justice of the Peace (ADM), Kendrapara stated, “After getting the grievance, the district administration has directed the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) to submit a report after investigating the matter. After getting the report, we’ll take motion.”
Expressing concern over the incident, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida in a publish on X stated she mentioned concerning the incident with Kendrapara collector and directed him to instantly conduct an in depth investigation and submit a report.
Reacting to the allegation, the CDPO stated she was unaware of Barsha’s struggling.
“A committee shall be shaped to research the matter. After that, we’ll submit our report,” stated Manorama Swain, DSWO, Kendrapara.