SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the death of a 28-year-old woman from Srandoo, Kulgam, who died at District Hospital Kulgam on Tuesday.

“The committee has been formed following the reported death of Ms Nayeema, wife of Shoukat Ahmad Bhat, resident of Srandoo, Kulgam. Consequent upon reports of the death of a pregnant lady namely Ms Nayeema W/O Shoukat Ahmad Bhat R/O Srandoo Kulgam, age 28 years, in District Hospital Kulgam today on 17th June, 2025, sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of an Inquiry Committee comprising the following officers to conduct an in-depth inquiry into the death in District Hospital Kulgam and submit a report by or before 19th June, 2025 PM (Evening),” reads an order.

The four-member committee includes Dr Khalid Parvaiz, In-charge CMO Anantnag (Chairman), Dr Shahid Tak, Consultant Cardiologist, JLNM Hospital Srinagar (Member), Dr Manzoor A. Rather, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, DH Ganderbal (Member), and Dr Muzaffar Ali Khan, In-charge Consultant Surgeon, District Hospital Budgam (Member), the order adds. (JKNS)