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Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi high court

Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi high court
Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi high court

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The Delhi High Court on Saturday said that if any officer of the center, state or local administration disrupts the oxygen supply, it will be ‘hanged’.

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital in Delhi has moved the High Court regarding the lack of oxygen for critically ill corona patients. The court made this comment while hearing this case.

A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli said that those who obstruct oxygen access will not be spared. During the hearing, the court has also reprimanded the central government.

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The court told the Center, “On April 21, you had assured that 480 metric tons of oxygen would be supplied to Delhi every day.” when will it be?”

There is a severe shortage of liquid oxygen in most of the hospitals in the country’s capital, Delhi and its effect is on the seriously ill patients.

At the Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi, 20 patients died on Friday night due to lack of oxygen.

Government hospitals such as LNJP to private hospitals like Saroj and Fortis are pleading for help with the lack of oxygen. Some unaided hospitals have also moved the High Court.

Earlier Maharaja Agrasen Hospital in Delhi has moved the High Court regarding the lack of oxygen for critically ill corona patients.

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A hearing on this issue is going on in the court. During the hearing, the court has reprimanded the central government.

The court told the Center, “On April 21, you had assured that 480 metric tons of oxygen would be supplied to Delhi every day.” when will it be?”

The Delhi High Court also said that those who obstruct oxygen access will not be spared.

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There is a severe shortage of liquid oxygen in most of the hospitals in the country’s capital, Delhi and its effect is on the seriously ill patients.

At the Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi, 20 patients died on Friday night due to lack of oxygen.

Government hospitals like LNJP to private hospitals like Saroj and Max are seeking help with the lack of oxygen. Some unaided hospitals have also moved the High Court.

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