Mysore/Mysuru, April 25 -- In connection with the recent incident at Cheluvamba Hospital, where a newborn is suspected to have died after being bitten by ants in NICU, seven staff members have been served show-cause notices. Those issued notices include duty doctors, the ward in-charge, nurses and sanitation workers.

Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Lakshmikanth said, the staff have been asked to submit their explanations within 48 hours. "Disciplinary action will be initiated if the replies are not satisfactory," he said.

The notices also refer to allegations made by the infant's parents, who staged a protest claiming negligence led to the baby's death. A post-mortem was conducted yesterday in the presence of the parents. To ascerta...