Srinagar, June 9 -- Srinagar- Authorities have ordered an inquiry after a pregnant woman was allegedly forced to walk in search of medical assistance due to the non-availability of an ambulance in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.

The inquiry was initiated after allegations surfaced that staff of the 108 ambulance service refused to travel to Tangar village to transport 23-year-old Nayeema Banoo, who reportedly developed pregnancy-related complications and required urgent medical attention.

According to local residents, Banoo's family contacted the emergency ambulance service after her condition worsened. The ambulance reportedly reached Dharamkund Zero Point on the Ramban-Gool Highway but did not proceed further ...