HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Sept 9: The Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA) has urged the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh to immediately remove Health Minister Biyuram Wahge and hold hospital authorities accountable following the death of 22-year-old Bengia Ama Gora at TRIHMS, Naharlagun, an official statement said.
In the letter addressed to the chief minister, Dr Kipa Kaha, Chairman of HRA, expressed concern that the patient’s death was the result of grave negligence by the medical staff at TRIHMS.
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The organisation has demanded the termination of the hospital’s Director, Superintendent, and doctors responsible for the incident, in addition to calling for a time-bound and transparent inquiry.
HRA has also called for compensation of ₹1 crore to the deceased’s family to ensure their livelihood and has emphasized the need for urgent reforms in healthcare infrastructure and patient safety.
The statement further criticized the assurance given by the Health Minister to form an inquiry committee, calling it a delay tactic that undermines the demand for justice.
Highlighting systemic issues, the HRA noted that despite substantial funds allocated to the health sector under the leadership of chief minister Pema Khandu, citizens continue to face poor healthcare facilities and lack of accountability.
Dr Kaha said, “It is in the greater public interest that the chief minister takes decisive action by removing the Health Minister and holding all responsible officials accountable. Ministers should not enjoy the privileges of power without responsibility.”
The letter has been circulated to all print and electronic media in the state, seeking public attention and intervention.
