Report sought after child dies in mother’s arms during trek to hospital in Meghalaya
Members of the three-year-old’s family had to walk about 10 km from their village in West Khasi Hills district to the nearest point a vehicle could reach
The West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya has requested a comprehensive report on the tragic death of a three-year-old boy during his parents' three-hour journey to the nearest hospital. The incident occurred on October 1, when the child's mother and father began a 10-kilometer trek from their village of Domkyrkoh to Mawdet, where they hoped to find a vehicle to take them to a healthcare center.
Despite their efforts, the family was unable to reach the hospital in time, and the boy succumbed to his illness in his mother's arms. Headman B. Syiem of Domkyrkoh village stated that no drivers were willing to transport the family due to the poor road conditions. The villagers have blamed the death on inadequate road infrastructure and are demanding better connectivity to ensure access to emergency healthcare in remote areas.
The West Khasi Hills district administration has taken note of the incident and is seeking a detailed report from the relevant authorities. Additionally, the district administration has formed a two-member probe panel to investigate allegations of irregularities in the selection process for staff nurses at the Mother and Child Health Hospital in Nongstoin, located about 90 kilometers northeast of Shillong, the state capital.
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