Jammu Tawi, June 10 -- Authorities have ordered an inquiry after a pregnant woman was allegedly forced to walk to seek medical assistance due to the non-availability of an ambulance in Ramban district.
Ramban Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kamal G Zadoo has ordered an inquiry following allegations that an ambulance driver refused to travel to the remote Tangar village to transport 23-year-old Nayeema Banoo, officials said.
Banoo reportedly developed pregnancy-related complications and required urgent medical attention. According to local residents, her family contacted the 108 ambulance service which responded and reached Dharamkund Zero Point on the Ramban-Gool Highway.
However, residents alleged that the ambulance staff refused to proc...