Gangtok, May 8 -- The Sikkim Health and Family Welfare Department has set up an inquiry committee following the tragic death of unborn twins at STNM Hospital, Sochakgang. This comes after the death of Sweta Karki, a resident of Gyalshing District, who was referred for further treatment.

An official order dated May 8 states that the five-member committee will investigate the entire course of treatment provided to the patient, starting from her admission at STNM Hospital up to her referral.

The panel will check if proper medical procedures, obstetric protocols, and healthcare standards were followed throughout the case management. Authorities will also review the circumstances around the deaths of the unborn babies and the mother. They wi...