, June 1 -- Legal action will be taken over the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Hospital based on the findings of probe committees, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Monday.

A probe committee formed by the Ministry is already investigating the incident while another investigation committee will be formed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the minister told reporters after a meeting at the Secretariat.

The Health Ministry sought legal advice from the Attorney General regarding the scope and functioning of the DGHS-led investigation committee, he added.

"The formation of an investigation committee by the DGHS is necessary. Due to the Eid holidays, it could not be formed earlier. The...