Shimla, June 30 -- The Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Colonel (Retd) Dhaniram Shandil on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of the doctor concerned following the alleged negligence case linked to the death of a woman after childbirth at a government hospital in Kullu.

The minister said a high-level inquiry has been ordered and warned that nursing staff and any other officials found responsible would also face disciplinary action.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, the minister further said that the Himachal Pradesh Health Department is fully prepared to tackle any health emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season and has already issued detailed disaster preparedness instructions to all departments.

Addressing the Kullu maternal de...